Description
This Buffalo Chicken Recipe is a flavorful and spicy dish featuring tender chicken breasts or thighs cooked to perfection and tossed in a classic buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, butter, and a touch of honey. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, it can be served on its own, in sandwiches, salads, wraps, or over rice. This gluten-free recipe packs a punch while being simple to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to infuse the meat with essential flavors before cooking.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes per side until the chicken turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and add hot sauce, butter, and honey (if using) to the same skillet. Stir continuously until the butter has completely melted and the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Slice or shred the rested chicken, then return it to the skillet with the buffalo sauce. Toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly. Let it simmer in the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the buffalo chicken immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired to add a fresh and colorful touch.
Notes
- This buffalo chicken is versatile and can be used in sandwiches, salads, wraps, tacos, or served over rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- You can bake or grill the chicken as an alternative cooking method, then toss it with the sauce afterward.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce or by including a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
