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ROASTED BUTTERMILK CHICKEN

Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 55 minutes + marinating
Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken legs (about 12 drumsticks)
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
DIRECTIONS

In medium bowl combine buttermilk, orange juice, honey, garlic, thyme, paprika and cayenne; salt and pepper to taste.

Place chicken and buttermilk mixture into a recloseable food storage bag; seal. Toss to coat. Place in refrigerator and marinate a minimum of 45 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Remove chicken from buttermilk; discard bag. Place in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Brush tops of chicken with melted butter.

Bake in a preheated 425°F oven 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 170°F and juices run clear.