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Delicious Buttermilk Chicken is a simple and quick weeknight family dinner that can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot!!
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Buttermilk Chicken (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot}

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3-4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 3-4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • fresh herbs (I used 2 sprigs each rosemary, thyme, sage)

Instructions

  • Add chicken to large freezer bag
  • Whisk together buttermilk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper and pour over chicken
  • Add herbs and seal bag
  • Marinate at least 2 hours but preferably overnight
  • Add contents of bag to slow cooker (or Instant Pot)
  • Cover and cook on high in slow cooker for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 (or set pressure cooker to manual for 15 minute and do a natural pressure release)
  • Optional: Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken on baking sheet under broiler for 3-4 minute or until skin is browned and crispy
  • Serve garnished with additional fresh herbs or as desired