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Parsley stems are puréed in a bold and garlicky buttermilk marinade that tenderizes the meat, then the leaves and their tender stems are sautéed like spinach and spritzed with fresh lemon.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

In that marination process, it absorbs all the perfume of the herbs and the tanginess, and it also tenderizes the chicken — and it's so delicious.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2021

The lactic acid in sour cream tenderizes chicken beautifully and also helps crunchy, savory coatings stick to the meat.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2021

He has developed a custom brine that incorporates, among other ingredients, buttermilk and shio koji, the latter a fermented rice product that tenderizes his free-range, antibiotic-free chicken while bringing out its natural umami.

From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2020

Grillmasters use it at the base of marinades, where it tenderizes meat and its mildly tart and subtle flavor blends in with wood smoke.

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2018