Buffalo Chicken Recipes Healthy
One reason these recipes are popular is their simplicity. You can use pre-cooked chicken or make it from scratch, saving you time in the kitchen. Plus, the ingredients are usually easy to find, making shopping a breeze. You'll often just need chicken, hot sauce, and a few other staples to whip up a delicious dish.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: celery sticks and blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Cooking Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and white vinegar until well combined.
- Pour half of the sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring they're evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken using two forks.
- Toss the shredded chicken in the remaining hot sauce mixture until well coated.
- Serve the Buffalo chicken on its own, in a sandwich, or on a bed of greens, accompanied by celery sticks and blue cheese dressing if desired.
- For best results, remember to allow the chicken to rest before shredding, as this helps retain its moisture. Feel free to adjust the hot sauce to suit your taste preferences, and consider making a double batch to have leftovers for sandwiches or wraps throughout the week.
- Enjoy experimenting with different serving ideas, such as adding the Buffalo chicken to tacos, nachos, or even as a pizza topping!