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Two roasted chicken drumsticks placed on a round, green-patterned plate next to a blue baking dish containing another drumstick. The food is set on a wooden surface.
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Buttermilk Marinated Roasted Chicken

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon garlic fresh, minced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken bone in
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix buttermil, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar and paprika. Place chicken pieces in a large, zip top bag and pour mixture over the chicken. Seal bag removing as much air as possible. Place in a dish and marinate for 2 to 48 hours.
    2 cups buttermilk, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, 3 pounds chicken
  • Preheat oven to 425. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon olive oil on bottom of a baking dish. Remove chicken from refrigerator and bag. Place in the prepared oven safe dish, draining each piece well, in a single layer and drizzle other half of olive oil over top of chicken.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Season with a bit more salt, pepper, parsley and smoked paprika if desired. Place uncovered in oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, checking half way through. For certain done-ness, use a meat thermometer to check for 160 to 165 internal temperature.
    parsley
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 3584mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg

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