Description
This Baked Buffalo Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy way to enjoy the classic buffalo chicken taste without the mess of frying. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned, baked, and coated in a tangy buffalo sauce for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper. Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Coat with sauce and bake: Transfer the chicken to the baking dish. Mix buffalo wing sauce with melted butter and pour over the chicken. Bake for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Finish and garnish: Spoon extra sauce over the chicken before serving. Optionally garnish with green onions and blue cheese.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use extra hot buffalo sauce.
- This chicken is versatile for salads, sandwiches, wraps, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
