A Thing or Two About Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 quart buttermilk
- 6 clove garlic peeled and smashed
- ¼ cup light-brown sugar (packed)
- ½ ounce thyme sprigs (about 1 bunch)
- 2 tablespoon red Tabasco sauce (or similar high acid hot sauce)
- 2 tablespoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pound chicken legs (about 6 legs)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 283g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 135 | 48% |
| Total Fat 15.05g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 4.74g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.12g | |
| Cholesterol 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium 505mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 10.46g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 7.9g | 5% |
| Protein 25.92g | 41% |
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