Grilled Buttermilk Garlic Marinated Chicken

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Portions:
2

Serving Size:
1 breast or 2 drumsticks

Diet Types:

Chop the garlic cloves.
To make the marinade add buttermilk, olive oil, garlic and black pepper to a large zip top bag. Seal the bag and shake to combine ingredients.
Place chicken in the buttermilk marinade, seal bag and shake to distribute evenly.
Refrigerate the chicken at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Preheat a grill to medium heat. Remove the chicken from marinade and place on the grill. Discard extra marinade. Grill the chicken until internal temperature reaches 160-165º F.

This recipe can be easily adjusted to accommodate more or less chicken. For every one pound of chicken use 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon oil.
For additional seasoning, add any of your favorite herbs or spices including parsley, rosemary or basil
Approximately 25% of the marinade is absorbed. Recipe analysis based on this rule.
Adjust the portion for a lower or higher protein diet.
If preferred you can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs.

Submitted by: DaVita dietitian Jessica from Kansas.