Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Saturated, seasoned buttermilk makes this chicken juicy and moist. The process has been simplified to make it quick and easy. It can be scaled to large groups (100+) easily. I often cook for a large church and this is one easy recipe for a group of 100 hungry college students!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 193 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ⅓ cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (Optional)
• 4 pounds boneless chicken thighs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.

Step 2

Whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, pepper, and sugar in a bowl until salt is dissolved.

Step 3

Place chicken in a large stockpot. Add buttermilk mixture and toss until each chicken thigh is evenly coated.

Step 4

Place chicken in resealable bags; squeeze the air out. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.