Baked Buttermilk Chicken Breast Recipe
Easy baked buttermilk chicken breast recipe that is quick, and simple. These baked buttermilk marinated chicken are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavors. Let me show you how to make it in easy quick steps.
Baked Buttermilk Chicken Breast Recipe
This baked buttermilk chicken breast recipe is simple and straightforward. You marinate the chicken in buttermilk marinade, then bake it for a tasty chicken dish that is packed full of flavor and delicious. You can also grill, air fry, or bake the chicken after marinating.
Making this buttermilk chicken requires minimal preparation. You make the marinade, marinate the chicken, then cook as desired and you have a tasty chicken dish. Easy peasy!
It uses simple ingredients and the few ingredients used for this recipe are healthy, inexpensive, and readily available. What more? Only 6 ingredients are needed to make it.
Whether you want buttermilk baked chicken for dinner or for any time of the day, this tender oven baked buttermilk chicken breast is sure to be a delight.
It is versatile and can be served with a variety of foods, used in meal preps, and we especially like serving it with potatoes, and vegetables. I also like having it in the fridge to make sandwiches, chicken wraps, and Salads.
This buttermilk chicken breast recipe is high in protein, low carb, and nutritious. Let me show you how to make it.
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Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card which can be found at the end of this post.
Chicken breast
Buttermilk
Onion granules
Garlic powder
Cayenne pepper or hot sauce
Olive oil
Salt
Italian seasoning
How To Bake Buttermilk Chicken Breast
This is a step by step instructions on how to make buttermilk chicken breast:
First make the marinade by adding the buttermilk, onion granules, garlic granules, pepper, salt, and olive oil. Mix till well combined.
Pat the chicken breast dry and transfer it to a Ziploc or a bowl.
Add the Buttermilk marinade to the Ziploc or bowl and gently massage in the marinade to cover all sides with the marinade.
Put in the fridge and let the chicken breasts marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
Bring out the chicken, and arrange them on a baking paper lined tray.
Bake in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 25 minutes or till the chicken breasts are cooked tender inside, no longer pink and the juice runs clear.
Bring it out of the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Buttermilk Chicken Breast Air Fryer
You can also make it in the air fryer. If you want to make air fryer buttermilk chicken breast, Here’s how to do it:
Arrange the buttermilk marinated chicken breast in the air fryer in a single layer with spaces in between them.
Air fry at 400F/200C for 6 minutes, bring out the basket and flip the chicken with a tong then continue to air fry for another 6 minutes or until cooked.
Bring out the air fryer basket, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes then serve.
How Long To Bake Buttermilk Chicken Breast
How long to bake buttermilk chicken depends on the size and thickness of the chicken, and the temperature of the oven. Also, boneless chicken breast fillets are quicker to cook than bone-in chicken breast.
Typically, How long to bake buttermilk chicken in the oven is 25-35 minutes in the oven.
It takes 15 -18 minutes to bake it in the air fryer.
It will require additional time if cooking bone in chicken or if cooking it from frozen.
Chicken breasts are cooked when the inside is no longer pink, and the juice runs clear. It will be tender and moist. Also when checked with a meat thermometer, the inside temperature at the thickest part should read at least 165F.
What To Serve With
Here are a few suggestions of what to serve it with:
Air fryer crispy potatoes
Roasted Vegetables, Pan fried veggies, Boiled carrots
Lemon pasta
Salads, Coleslaw
Sauces
Bread
How To Store
Let it cool completely then transfer to an airtight container or Ziploc. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Anything past this, and it’s better to freeze the chicken from the start.
To store in the freezer: Transfer the chicken to a freezer-safe bag or sealable container. Label and store in the fridge where it will last for up to 4 months. It’s best to freeze the chicken in single-serving portions.
Reheat in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.
To reheat in the oven– Arrange chicken on a baking tray and bake in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 10 minutes or until it’s heated through.
Tips For Making Buttermilk Chicken
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can switch it up by adding seasoning like chicken seasoning.
- The pepper quantity can be adjusted to suit your personal taste.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup of the tray.
- Bake chicken in the middle rack of the oven for even heat distribution.
- Buttermilk baked chicken breasts can be brushed with buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, or any sauce of your choice 5 minutes before taking it out of the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into them. This allows the juice to redistribute.
FAQS
Why do you soak chicken in buttermilk?
Buttermilk tenderizes and flavors chicken. Soaking chicken in buttermilk before cooking makes it juicy, tender, and flavorful when cooked. Brine chicken in buttermilk for as little as 60 minutes up to 24 hours for a great outcome.
How long do you soak chicken in buttermilk?
Soak chicken in buttermilk for a minimum of 30 minutes but it’s best soaked for 4-6 hours. Don’t more than 24 hours. Marinate in the fridge and before cooking bring it out and let it come to room temperature.
How long to bake buttermilk chicken in the oven?
Bake for 20-25 minutes at a temperature of 400F. It is cooked when the inside is tender, and no longer pink. The internal temperature should also be at least 165F when checked with a meat thermometer.
More Chicken Breast Recipes
Boiled frozen chicken breast
Air fryer frozen chicken breast
Air fryer chicken bites
Chicken breast marinade
Chicken Skewers recipe
Fried chicken breast
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Baked Buttermilk Chicken Breast Recipe
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Oven
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) Chicken breast Boneless
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Onion granules
- 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper or to taste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- First make the marinade by adding the buttermilk, onion granules, garlic granules, pepper, salt, and olive oil. Mix till well combined.
- Pat the chicken breast dry and transfer it to a Ziploc or a bowl.
- Add the Buttermilk marinade to the Ziploc or bowl and gently massage in the marinade to cover all sides with the marinade.
- Put in the fridge and let the chicken breasts marinate for at least 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
- Bring out the chicken, and arrange them on a baking paper lined tray.
- Bake in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 25 minutes or till the chicken breasts are cooked tender inside, no longer pink and the juice runs clear.
- Bring it out of the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can switch it up by adding seasoning like chicken seasoning.
- The pepper quantity can be adjusted to suit your personal taste.
- Line the baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup of the tray.
- Bake chicken in the middle rack of the oven for even heat distribution.
- Buttermilk baked chicken breasts can be brushed with buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, or any sauce of your choice 5 minutes before taking it out of the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before cutting into them. This allows the juice to redistribute.
Nutrition
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