buttermilk roast chicken

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Donna Farley
Willows, CA

Just put this to marinate in the Fridge for dinner tomorrow night. Sounded good. So think I will serve with some oven roasted potatoes and steamed veggies. Found recipe on Foodgawker.

(4 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For buttermilk roast chicken

  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 5 clove
    garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1 Tbsp
    sea salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsp
    paprika, plus extra for sprinkling ( i used smoked)
  • 1+ Tbsp
    lots of freshly crushed peppercorns (i like pepper so added more
  • 2-1/2-3 lb
    chicken parts i used thighs and legs
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 3 tsp
    duck fat (optional) think i will use bacon drippings
  • chopped coriander (optional) think i will use broad leaf parsley

How To Make buttermilk roast chicken

  • 1
    In a bowl with the buttermilk, whisk it with the garlic, salt, sugar, paprika and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Place all the chicken parts in a gallon-sized freezer bag (or lidded container) and pour the buttermilk brine over them. Swish it around so that all parts are covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 but preferably 24 and up to 48 hours (they tried an extra 24 hours without incident).
  • 2
    When ready to cook preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • 3
    Heat up a cast iron skillet on medium high heat.
  • 4
    Add in the goose/duck fat if using, drizzle over some olive oil. (I used bacon drippings).
  • 5
    Remove chicken from buttermilk brine, shake off excess and arrange skin side up on the skillet. Turn off heat. (If using a baking dish, just arrange the chicken in it skin side up.)
  • 6
    Drizzle lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with additional paprika and sea salt to taste.
  • 7
    Roast for 20 minutes if using cast iron skillet or 25-30 minutes if using baking dish, until brown and done.
  • 8
    Garnish with herbs of choice if using, serve immediately with pan drippings over some potatoes or greens.

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