Buttermilk Chicken
Buttermilk Chicken is a tender main course of boneless chicken thighs simmered in a creamy buttermilk-evaporated milk sauce, seasoned with paprika, curry and garlic powder. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, grinds and stirs everything automatically, so the sauce stays silky without splitting while the chicken turns succulent every time.
About this recipe
Buttermilk Chicken Thermomix TM7 style brings Southern-inspired comfort straight to your weeknight table. Searching for a quick weeknight dinner recipe that delivers restaurant tenderness with almost no effort? This dish lets the all-in-one kitchen machine do the work: boneless chicken thighs soak in a tangy buttermilk-style marinade of evaporated milk, butter and stock powder, then cook gently while the TM7 stirs and controls the heat for you. The paprika, curry and garlic powder melt into a golden, aromatic sauce, and a spoonful of cornflour thickens it into a velvety gravy that clings to every piece of chicken. The built-in scale weighs butter, milk and spices straight into the bowl, cutting prep to minutes and washing up to a single jug. Serve it over steamed rice, with crusty bread, or alongside mashed potatoes for a family meal that tastes like it simmered for hours but is realistically achievable any day of the week.
Preparation tips
- Pat the chicken thighs dry before adding them to the marinade; drier surfaces absorb the buttermilk and spice blend better, giving the meat more flavour and a nicer texture in the finished sauce.
- Taste the sauce just before serving and adjust with an extra pinch of paprika or a grind of black pepper, as evaporated milk can soften the spices slightly once the cornflour has thickened the liquid.
- Leftover Buttermilk Chicken keeps well covered in the fridge and reheats beautifully; add a splash of milk when warming to bring the sauce back to its original silky consistency.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the evaporated milk and butter with lactose-free cooking cream and plant-based margarine, keeping the same paprika and curry seasoning for an identical flavour profile.
- Festive variation: stir in a spoonful of mango chutney and a scattering of toasted flaked almonds just before serving to give the creamy buttermilk sauce a sweet-spicy, celebratory twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The TM7 built-in scale weighs butter and evaporated milk directly in the bowl for a consistent buttermilk sauce base. [Built-in scale]
- Spice grinding - The Thermomix grinds whole peppercorns and paprika into a fine powder that infuses the marinade evenly. [Grinding]
- Silky mixing - The TM7 blends cornflour into the evaporated milk until lump-free, thickening the sauce to a velvety finish. [Mixing]
- Controlled heating - The Thermomix heats the buttermilk sauce gently so the dairy never splits while the chicken cooks through. [Heating]
- Golden browning - The TM7 browns the chicken thighs with butter at the start, building a deep, savoury foundation for the sauce. [Browning]
Ingredients
- boneless chicken thighs
- cornflour (starch)
- salt
- white pepper powder
- paprika powder
- curry powder
- garlic powder
- cooking oil
- garlic cloves
- unsalted butter