SPICY GRILLED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

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Grilling tends to dry chicken but brining in buttermilk first ensures tender and juicy chicken. For this recipe, I seasoned the buttermilk with chipotle, coriander, cumin, and lime to give it a spicy Southwest flair.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, cilantro, lime, garlic, chili powder, coriander, and cumin together in a bowl until smooth. Pour into a 1-gallon-sized resealable bag. Add chicken, close bag, and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any extra marinade. Grill chicken for 16 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 134.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 51.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

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