Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe

  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 4 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  1. Whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, pepper, and sugar in a bowl until salt is dissolved.
  2. Place chicken in a large stockpot. Add buttermilk mixture and toss until each chicken thigh is evenly coated.
  3. Place chicken in resealable bags; squeeze the air out. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  4. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until grill marks form, about 5 minutes per side.