Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
311 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts
Description
Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts combines skinless, boneless chicken sliced thin and marinated in a hot sauce and butter mixture. The chicken is dipped into melted butter and panko bread crumbs mixed with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, forming a crust that crisps during baking. The oven is preheated to 450°F, ensuring the breadings bake quickly for a tender yet crisp result. This method highlights the spicy buffalo flavor while adding contrasting texture with the crisp panko coating.
The recipe finishes with classic accompaniments including crumbled blue cheese and ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, plus carrot and celery sticks to offer cooler, fresh crunch that balances the heat. This combination of sauce, crunchy coating, and creamy dressings creates a layered flavor experience.
To serve, place the baked chicken breasts with the dipping sauces on a platter alongside the carrot and celery sticks. These breasts can be served as a main dish or sliced for sandwiches or salads. The preparation steps ensure the chicken is evenly coated and cooked through without drying out, making it a practical choice for home cooks looking to enjoy buffalo flavors with a crispy twist.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast skinless, boneless
- 1 cup hot sauce or similar buffalo sauce, Frank's RedHot® Original
- ½ cup butter , melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbled
- ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
- carrot sticks
- celery sticks
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 450°F. Lightly brush a large baking sheet with vegetable or canola oil and set aside.
- Use a long, thin boning knife to slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create two thin fillets. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap on a cutting board, and gently pound to about ⅜-inch with a meat tenderizer. Place the chicken breasts in a 9 X 13 baking dish. Pour the hot sauce over the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken in the hot sauce for 30 minutes.
- Pour the cooled melted butter into a shallow bowl and scatter the panko bread crumbs onto a small plate. Remove a chicken breast from the hot sauce and dip both sides allowing the excess to drip off, then into the bread crumbs. Pat the bread crumbs into each side of the chicken breast until its evenly coated, then place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Bake the chicken breasts for 10-12 minutes or until the bread crumbs are lightly browned and toasted and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the oven and garnish with crumbled blue cheese. Serve with Ranch or blue cheese dressing and more hot sauce on the side, plus carrot and celery sticks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 2540mg | 106% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 638IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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