Irresistibly Spicy Buffalo Chicken Thighs
A delightful twist on traditional Buffalo wings featuring juicy, tender chicken thighs coated in a spicy, buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if certified hot sauce is used)
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup cayenne hot sauce (such as Frank’s Red Hot)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: Garlic powder (1 teaspoon) or honey (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Trim any visible fat and season with black pepper.
- Combine the chicken with 1/2 cup of hot sauce in a bowl, marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chicken on the tray and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the spicy buffalo sauce by heating the remaining hot sauce and mixing in melted butter.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the buffalo sauce.
- Return to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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