Description
This Buffalo Chicken recipe features thinly pounded chicken breasts marinated in a spicy and tangy buffalo sauce, then cooked to perfection either on the stovetop or grill. Finished with a sweet and zesty glaze, this versatile dish is perfect for sandwiches, salads, wraps, or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (approx. 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Buffalo Marinade
- 1/4 cup Frank’s hot WINGS Sauce or Frank’s ORIGINAL Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Buffalo Glaze
- Reserved marinade
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together all Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup marinade and combine with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a shallow dish or freezer bag. Add pounded chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate and marinate for 2 hours up to overnight.
- Make Buffalo Glaze: To the remaining marinade, whisk in 1 tablespoon honey and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Store glaze in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Bring Chicken to Room Temperature: Remove marinated chicken from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking, to ensure even cooking.
- Cook on Stovetop: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned or slightly blackened on one side. Flip chicken, cover skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook another 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Or Grill Chicken: Preheat and grease grill to medium heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until an internal thermometer reads 160°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Glaze the Chicken: Brush the cooked chicken with desired amount of buffalo glaze to adjust heat level to your preference. Serve warm.
Notes
- Watch the how-to video at the top of the post for detailed guidance.
- The chicken is flavorful but mild without glaze; adjust heat by adding more glaze as desired.
- Try tossing cooked chicken in your favorite BBQ sauce for a delicious alternative.
- Use this buffalo chicken in sandwiches, wraps, salads, or tacos for versatile meal options.
- Marinating time is excluded from total time and can be adjusted per your schedule.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
