BUTTERMILK MARINADE
About 2 cups
A classic, tenderizing treatment for chicken pieces before they are dredged and fried (see Skillet Fried Chicken). Marinate chicken for up to 24 hours in this marinade.
Combine in a medium bowl:
- 2 cups buttermilk or 1 ½ cups yogurt and ½ cup water
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- (2 tablespoons curry powder or chili powder)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper