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Buttermilk Roast Chicken

Buttermilk roast chicken is the easiest, most tender and flavorful way to serve chicken! Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner or fancy enough to serve for company.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword buttermilk chicken, buttermilk marinade for chicken, buttermilk roast chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Additional Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 633kcal
Author Lauren

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut in pieces breast, thigh, drumstick, wing (about 5 lbs)
  • 6 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Prep: Remove the chicken from the packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with salt. Place in two plastic storage bags or a 9x13 pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight up to 24 hours.
  • Roast: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the thicker pieces of chicken along the outside of the baking sheet with the two breast pieces on one side, thickest side out.
  • Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven with the side of chicken breast pieces towards the back. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes or until the thickest part of the chicken breast reaches 165°F.
  • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 1674mg | Potassium: 846mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 861IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 2mg