Buttermilk-Roasted Chicken with Date Butter Recipe

Name: Buttermilk-Roasted Chicken with Date Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves; 2 cups buttermilk; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 dates, pitted and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
2 cups buttermilk
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 dates, pitted and finely chopped
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a food processor, coarsely puree the garlic, shallot, thyme and rosemary with 1/2 cup of the buttermilk.
2
Blend in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk.
3
Pour into a baking dish; season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the chicken; turn to coat.
5
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
6
Preheat the oven to 400.
7
Blend the butter with the dates and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
8
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and pat dry.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
In a large, ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil.
11
Add the chicken breasts and cook over moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
12
Turn the breasts and roast them in the oven for about 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.
13
Serve with the date butter.

984

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, crushed, 1 shallot, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk-Roasted Chicken with Date Butter falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buttermilk-Roasted Chicken with Date Butter

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