Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Serving: 4
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This simple buffalo chicken recipe is just as fun. Alternatively, you can use it to create a prep bowl of buffalo chicken dip, buffalo chicken egg rolls, my healthy buffalo chicken meal.
Perfect for game days, meal preparation, or a quick weekday dinner!
With a large number of buffalo recipes on my site, I think I’m a bit engrossed with the spicy, tangy buttery flavor of the buffalo sauce. This recipe is my go-to simple buffalo chicken and can be used whenever I crave its flavor.
Use it to top your salad with a handful of delicious buffalo chicken wraps, buffalo chicken tacos or a simple lunch or dinner.
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Why do you like this recipe?
If you love bold and spicy flavors, this Buffalo Chicken recipe is your new go-to! Whether you’re making buffalo chicken wings, bids, or shredded buffalo chicken, this recipe is simple, versatile and delicious.
What is Buffalo Chicken?
The buffalo chicken is seasoned with a distinct blend of spices, and then It was thrown In a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce, traditionally made with hot sauce, butter and seasonings.
This buffalo spice blend gives the chicken the distinctive spicy flavor.
It entertains the ultimate crowd and can be served for sandwiches, or even salads as wings, bids, and even wings.
Necessary materials
The best homemade buffalo chicken requires some simple ingredients.
Hot sauce using chicken breast or chicken breast: Frank’s Red Hot is a classic choice butter Butter: Creates rich, silky sauce garlic powder and onion powder. Added Paprika Depth: Smoky Kick Cayenne: If you want a little more heated honey (optional).
How to make buffalo chicken
Step 1: Prepare the chicken
Dry the chicken with a paper towel and season with a buffalo spice blend. For buffalo chicken tenders, slice the chicken breast into strips. Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces for meal preparation.
Step 2: Cook the chicken
For oven-baked chicken: Bake at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, then turn it over halfway. For a pan-fried tender: Cook in a hot frying pan with oil for about 5 minutes per side. For shredded buffalo chicken: Cook chicken in a slow cooker, cook instant pot with buffalo seasonings, or shredded with a fork.
Step 3: Make the buffalo sauce
Melt the butter in a small pot and mix in the hot sauce, garlic flour and honey. Place cooked chicken in the sauce until completely coated.
Step 4: Serve and have fun!
Serve buffalo chicken on a ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery sticks or sandwiches!
Best Buffalo Chicken Tips
Adjust spice levels: add butter for a gentle sauce or add extra hot sauce for even more heat.
Use Greek yogurt instead of butter in the course sauce.
Buffalo chicken variations
🔥Buffalo Chicken Sandwich – Pile shredded buffalo chicken in brioche bread with slow.
🔥Buffalo Chicken Salad – Serve with crunchy lettuce with Buffalo Ranch Dressing.
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Dip – Mix shredded buffalo chicken with cream cheese and cheddar and bake!
FAQ
Can I make buffalo chicken with an air fryer?
yes! Cook the chicken at 380°F for 25 minutes and shake along the way.
What is the best way to store leftovers?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Buffalo Chicken Recipe
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A healthy, protein-filled low-carb buffalo chicken salad bowl.
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calorie: 510kcalcarbohydrates: 1gprotein: twenty onegfat: 46gSaturated fat: 8gcholesterol: 179mgsodium: 954mgcalcium: twenty fourmgiron: 1.2mg
