Grilled Buttermilk Honey Herb Chicken

Name: Grilled Buttermilk Honey Herb Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb); 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

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Prep 20 min
Total 2 hr 40 min
Servings 4

Moist, grilled chicken has never been easier! Skip the brine, and opt for buttermilk chicken instead. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated April 23, 2019

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb)

cup buttermilk

tablespoons butter, melted

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon ground black pepper

tablespoon honey

tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

lemon, cut into wedges

Steps

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1

In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix chicken breasts and buttermilk. Seal, removing as much air as possible. Place bag in large bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
2

Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from bag, and pat dry with paper towels; discard buttermilk. Brush chicken with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3

Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
4

Drizzle chicken with honey; top with parsley and basil. Serve with lemon wedges.

Expert Tips

While the subtle buttermilk and honey flavors of this chicken are lovely, if you need a little spice, serve with harissa or spicy salsa.
Experiment with different types of honey and herbs, such as marjoram and lemon verbena.
Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.