Grilling and BBQ Recipes
Grilled Buttermilk Ranch Marinated Chicken Breast
Description
"This came out of the Sunday newspaper coupon flier. Sounded simple and yummy so I wanted to save it."
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, split, skin on with ribs
- 1 (12 ounce) container heluva good buttermilk ranch dressing (dip)
- 1 lemon, juice and zest of
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh savory, chopped (or other fresh herb)
Directions
- Wash and dry the chicken breasts and set aside.
- In the bowl of a food processor or blender, put in the ranch dip, lemon zest and juice, garlic, olive oil and fresh ground pepper. Process until well blended. Stir in the herbs.
- Place the chicken in a large zip loc bag and pour in the marinade to coat the chicken well. Close bag tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill and when well heated, reduce to low.
- Lay the chicken on the grill, cover and check frequently to make sure chicken does not burn. It is important to cook the chicken slowly about 25-30 minutes turning once.
