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Baked Buffalo Chicken Thighs
$6.61 Recipe/$1.65 Serving
Buffalo chicken thighs in the oven are packed with flavor and so simple. Ready in under 30 minutes with just 6 ingredients, these spicy chicken thighs are great for weeknight dinners or even meal prep! This recipe is easy to double or triple and is also Whole30, paleo, gluten free, and low carb.
Combine the hot sauce, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Stir well.
Add the chicken thighs to the casserole dish, flatten them out to a single layer.
Pour 1/2 of the buffalo sauce over the chicken thighs. Flip the chicken.
Pour the rest of the buffalo sauce over the chicken thighs. Flip the chicken again.
Bake in a 400F oven for 25 minutes.
After baking, check the temperature to ensure it's 165F in the thickest part of the chicken thighs.
Optional: Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of hot sauce over each chicken thigh to increase the spice and color.
Serve immediately or shred or cut into cubes.
Notes
Storing leftovers
Fridge: Store leftover chicken in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you plan on using leftovers cubed or shredded, doing that ahead of time can save time in later meals.
Freezer: Freeze leftover chicken in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to shred the chicken then freeze it in ½ cup portions for easy use when defrosted.
Can you make this with chicken breast?Yes! You can certainly make this recipe with chicken breast. If you want them to cook in the same time as chicken thighs, cut the chicken breast in half by butterflying it at the thickest part. This will help the chicken cook faster and also be less likely to dry out in the oven.You can also make my juicy chicken breast recipe and add the buffalo sauce at the end after slicing the chicken into thin slices.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
Fat
6
g
Carbohydrates
1
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Protein
27
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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