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marinated and grilled chicken breasts

Chicken Marinade Recipe

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Buttermilk based chicken marinade flavoured with lemon, garlic and smoked paprika. Ideal for cooking chicken on the grill or in the oven. This chicken marinade recipe covers 2 lbs of chicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Marinating Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine European
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

For the chicken marinade

  • 250ml/1cup buttermilk or kefir
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika I used Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or skinless, boneless chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl combine the buttermilk, pressed garlic, smoked paprika and lemon juice. Pour over chicken breasts or thighs and marinate for at least 8 hours.
    Salt and pepper the chicken before grilling.
  • Grill chicken breasts on the grill for approximately 6 minutes on each side until cooked through and internal temperature registers at 165F/75C.
Keyword chicken marinade, buttermilk chicken
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