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Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Legs

Buttermilk Chicken

There’s a reason southern cooks have been soaking chicken in buttermilk before it goes into the frying pan. It imparts a slight tang while tenderizing the meat. The same trick works wonders on the grill, as in these grilled buttermilk chicken legs.

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Legs 

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You may choose any cut of chicken you like for this recipe. If you choose chicken breasts you should quarter them and cook them a bit less to avoid overcooking.

Buttermilk Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 6 clove garlic peeled and smashed
  • ¼ cup light-brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ ounce thyme sprigs (about 1 bunch)
  • 2 tablespoon red Tabasco sauce (or similar high acid hot sauce)
  • 2 tablespoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pound chicken legs (about 6 legs)

Directions

In large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, Tabasco, salt and pepper; add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours; turning chicken occasionally. 

Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Use a colander to strain away the marinade; discard the thyme and garlic and season with salt. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat. Close the lid and grill, turning occasionally, until an insta-read thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 165 degrees F; about 30 to 40 minutes. You may need to move the legs to cooler part of the grill to keep the skin from charring too much. Be diligent.