Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 largeboneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- 1 cfrank's red hot sauce
- 3 tbspbutter
melted
- 3 tbsphoney
- ½lime
juiced
- 3 clovesgarlic
minced
- ½ tsponion powder
- feta cheese)
for serving (optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a large 11 x 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Add the chicken breasts to your baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to season.
- 3
Prepare your homemade buffalo sauce. In a small mixing bowl whisk together the Frank's Red Hot Sauce, melted butter, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and onion powder. Season with additional salt, pepper, or honey, to taste.
- 4
Pour your prepared buffalo sauce over the top of the chicken breasts. Thoroughly coat each chicken breast in sauce (I like to use kitchen tongs to rotate each chicken breast 1-2 times).
- 5
Tent your baking dish with foil and transfer it to the oven. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Then uncover and continue to bake for an additional 5-15 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 160°F as measured with a digital meat thermometer.
- 6
Remove from the oven and allow your chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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About this Recipe
Craving that irresistible buffalo chicken flavor without the fuss of deep-frying? This Buffalo Chicken Recipe delivers a delicious, anytime dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort, all while being naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its clever balance of simple, high-impact ingredients. By combining the iconic tang of Frank's Red Hot Sauce with the rich sweetness of honey and the savory depth of garlic and butter, you create a complex sauce that perfectly coats the juicy chicken breasts. The addition of fresh lime juice provides a bright, zesty finish that elevates every bite.
Expect incredibly tender, succulent chicken pieces bathed in a vibrant, balanced sauce that hits all the right notes: spicy, sweet, and tangy. The baked approach ensures the chicken stays moist and flavorful, without any excess grease. This is a versatile dish that's satisfying on its own, making it a fantastic addition to your dinner rotation. At 420 calories per serving, it’s a robust meal option.
Customization & Serving
This baked buffalo chicken is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. If you like it spicier, feel free to reduce the amount of honey or add a dash more hot sauce to the mixture. Conversely, for a milder take, you can always add more honey to taste as noted in the ingredients. While the recipe suggests feta cheese as an optional topping, you could also serve it with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or green onions for an added burst of flavor and color. It's fantastic served with your favorite low-carb sides, or even chopped up and used as a flavorful addition to a classic buffalo chicken dip.
This Buffalo Chicken Recipe is ideal for casual weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion where you want a crowd-pleasing dish that feels both comforting and exciting. Serve it hot, straight from the oven, for an unforgettable meal.