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Grilled Buttermilk Honey Herb Chicken

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 2 hr 40 min
  • Servings 4
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Moist, grilled chicken has never been easier! Skip the brine, and opt for buttermilk chicken instead.
Updated Apr 23, 2019
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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

Steps

  • 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

  • tip 1
    While the subtle buttermilk and honey flavors of this chicken are lovely, if you need a little spice, serve with harissa or spicy salsa.
  • tip 2
    Experiment with different types of honey and herbs, such as marjoram and lemon verbena.
  • tip 3
    Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

280 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 38g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
120mg
39%
Sodium
450mg
19%
Potassium
350mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
5g
Protein
38g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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