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Buttermilk Marinade For Chicken

Buttermilk Marinade For Chicken | How To Make Buttermilk

Cooks who specialize in soul food understand that the best fried chicken starts with a buttermilk marinade. However, buttermilk isn't a staple in every pantry! The good news is that you can easily make buttermilk at home in just five minutes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Marinade
Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6 pieces of chicken
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium-sized mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • Place up to 6 pieces of chicken in a large mixing bowl and set it aside.
  • In a medium size bowl, stir the vinegar and milk together and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the buttermilk mixture over the chicken in the set-aside bowl.
  • You’ll want the buttermilk to cover the chicken, mostly. If it doesn’t, simply make more.
  • Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for 4 to 24 hours in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 188mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 0.01mg

❤️ Why trust this recipe?

Created + tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that don’t sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions — measurements, timing, and techniques are written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda. Make-it-your-way guidance included, so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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