Buffalo Chicken Thighs
Marinated Buffalo Chicken Thighs make the most flavorful and delicious meal that is easy to cook on the stovetop or in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (900 grams) chicken thighs I used boneless and skinless, trimmed of excess fat
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup (180 ml) buffalo sauce divided
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl or ziptop bag, combine chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Add ½ cup of buffalo sauce to the chicken, and stir to combine. Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, and up to 2 hours.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and add the chicken to the skillet and cook in batches on both sides until the chicken is cooked through, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C. Takes about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove onto a plate, and drizzle with the remaining buffalo sauce and serve.
- To bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 400°F, and roast on a sheet pan for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Chicken breast cutlets can also be used in this Buffalo Chicken recipe!
- Buffalo sauce is not just hot sauce. Be sure to use a hot sauce that has been mixed with butter to make wing sauce, otherwise, your chicken will be extremely spicy.
- If you like your Buffalo Chicken milder, I suggest making your own buffalo sauce from scratch. That way you can adjust the amount of hot sauce that you add from the beginning.
- Serve ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing on the side, for dipping.
- Instead of pan-searing the chicken, you can cook it in the oven. Bake in a preheated 400°F/200°C oven for 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- If you'd like to use bone-in chicken, bake it for 30-35 minutes.
- To Store: Store leftover Buffalo Chicken Thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1847mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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