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In the South, we love buttermilk for more than just biscuits and cornbread. In fact, it’s one of our favorite ingredients for marinating meat — and it’s not just fried chicken. Good grilled chicken can benefit from a dip in this tangy liquid. Because it has a fair amount of acidity and lots of body, the buttermilk coats the chicken in both fat and flavor and acts as a carrier for lots of garlic and a little paprika.
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