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Dinner for 6

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

$9.48for 470 minServes 6

Chicken breasts marinate with buttermilk, herbs, garlic, and honey before baking until tender and safely cooked through.

Buttermilk Marinated Chicken

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 3 lb$3.49/lb typical3 lb$10.47Typical price
Buttermilk, 26 oz$0.05/oz typical26 oz$1.28Typical price
Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical0.5$0.30Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.25Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typicala little$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown$14.21

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperHoney or maple syrup

Not included in the cost.

  • 70 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 6servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanGluten-freeBudgetFamilyDinners

Typical price

$2.37 per serving$9.48 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breast
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

  1. Whisk the buttermilk, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and honey in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken breasts, coat them well, cover, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  4. Place the chicken in the dish, discard the marinade, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Check the thickest breast for 165 F, then rest the chicken for 5 minutes.

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