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Buttermilk Roast Chicken
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Buttermilk Marinated Roast Chicken

Buttermilk marinade recipe that produces a Roast Chicken with extra crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that falls off the bone. The perfect blend of herbs and spices make this Buttermilk Marinated Roast Chicken a mouthwatering favorite
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buttermilk Marinade, chicken, Roast Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 474kcal

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Penzey's Spice Mix, 'BBQ 3000'
  • Large Freezer Bag

Ingredients

  • 1 4-Pound Chicken Whole or Skin-On Pieces
  • 2 Cups Buttermilk or Buttermilk Substitute
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Rosemary
  • 3 Tablespoons Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Penzeys Dry Rub 'BBQ 3000'

Instructions

  • Truss the chicken and place it in a large freezer bag
    buttermilk chicken marinade
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture into the freezer bag with the chicken and coat the chicken well
    buttermilk chicken marinade
  • Let rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, 24 hours is best
  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and drain off excess buttermilk, strain the marinade and brush chicken with extra rosemary and buttermilk marinade
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, roast for 20 minutes, rotate pan and roast another 20 minutes
  • Continue to rotate every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165F in the thickest part of the thigh, but not touching a bone.
  • Remove from the oven once it reaches 165F, brush lightly with olive oil, cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Buttermilk Marinated Roast Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 163mg54%
Sodium 1897mg82%
Potassium 443mg13%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 354IU7%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 36mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.