Step 1

In a sealable bag large enough to fit the amount of chicken you plan on marinating, add garlic, salt, cumin, black pepper, maple syrup, and olive oil. Seal the bag, then use your hands to crush the garlic cloves from the outside, being careful not to break the bag.

Step 2

Add buttermilk, then the chicken. Seal the bag again and move everything around from the outside to make sure all parts of the chicken are covered with the liquid. Rest the bag in a deep plate or pan to catch anything that might leak, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight.