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If you’ve made Southern fried chicken before, you probably marinated the chicken in milk or buttermilk. Marinating Chicken in Milk acts as both a tenderizer and a flavor enhancer. In this post, we’re sharing some tips on using milk or buttermilk to marinate chicken.
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How to Marinate Chicken in Milk

If you’ve made Southern fried chicken before, you probably marinated the chicken in milk or buttermilk. Marinating Chicken in Milk acts as both a tenderizer and a flavor enhancer. In this post, we’re sharing some tips on using milk or buttermilk to marinate chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinating Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Author: Izzy Yu

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 cups milk
  • optional seasoning

Instructions

  • Add chicken breasts and milk to a mixing bowl.
  • Submerge the chicken completely.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken in the fridge for 5 to 24 hours.