Spicy Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Spicy Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

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.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
312 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Step 3
Remove chicken from the marinade and discard any extra marinade. Grill chicken for 16 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.
Spicy Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients

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

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