Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Ranch Chicken Marinade
Ranch Chicken Marinade is made with chicken breast, ranch seasoning, and buttermilk.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 5 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Include the rest
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the grill
Use the grill setup and heat described in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
In the method: Poke chicken all over with a fork.
buttermilk
In the method: To make marinade, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and olive oil.
dill pickle juice
In the method: To make marinade, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and olive oil.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 cup buttermilkIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup dill pickle juiceIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp ranch seasoningIngredient note
Source: 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Ranch Chicken Marinade
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the grill. Start with this step: To make marinade, whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, ranch seasoning, and olive oil.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Leave time for the resting step before continuing.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook to an internal temperature of 165˚F.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Additional recipe notes
Cooking tips You can butterfly the chicken, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to help the chicken cook more quickly. Other cuts of chicken such as chicken thighs, wings, etc. may be used with this recipe. Cooking time may vary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month. Dietary Considerations This recipe is naturally: Gluten free Dairy free Low carb Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance. Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation. ©2019 Easy Family Recipes Cooking tips You can butterfly the chicken, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to help the chicken cook more quickly. Other cuts of chicken such as chicken thighs, wings, etc. may be used with this recipe. Cooking time may vary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month. Dietary Considerations This recipe is naturally: Gluten free Dairy free Low carb Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance. Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation. ©2019 Easy Family Recipes Cooking tips You can butterfly the chicken, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to help the chicken cook more quickly. Other cuts of chicken such as chicken thighs, wings, etc. may be used with this recipe. Cooking time may vary. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month. Dietary Considerations This recipe is naturally: Gluten free Dairy free Low carb Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance. Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation. ©2019 Easy Family Recipes
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: easyfamilyrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
