Buffalo Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe starts by filleting skinless, boneless chicken breasts into plump cutlets to ensure even cooking and quick marination. The chicken is coated in a marinade consisting of hot sauce, honey, salt, garlic and onion powders, lime zest, and smoked paprika to develop layers of flavor with spice, sweetness, smokiness, and citrus notes. The marinated cutlets rest from 30 minutes to 24 hours to absorb the flavors.
Next, a glaze made from hot sauce, honey, and lime juice is prepared to finish the chicken after pan-searing. Cooking is done in a heavy pan over medium heat without extra oil, relying on the marinade’s oiliness. The chicken cooks until just done and receives the glaze for a sticky, flavorful coating. Blue cheese crumbles are served alongside to add creamy sharpness that balances the heat.
This dish pairs well with sides like salads or grilled vegetables and showcases a classic buffalo flavor profile adapted to chicken breasts rather than wings. Using fresh lime zest and juice ensures bright citrus notes complementing the spicy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast skinless and boneless
For the marinade
- ½ cup hot sauce (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons honey (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (see note 3)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the glaze
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon honey (see note 2)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (see note 3)
To finish
- ½ cup blue cheese see note 4, crumbles
Instructions
Fillet the chicken
- Lay your chicken breast flat on the board.2 chicken breasts
- Pat them dry with kitchen paper.
- Use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast.
- Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the blade flat and parallel to the chopping board.
- Carefully cut through until you have two plump cutlets.
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Make the marinade
- Combine the hot sauce, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, lime zest, and smoked paprika in a non-reactive bowl. Add the chicken fillets and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.½ cup hot sauce2 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon lime zest½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Make the glaze
- Combine the hot sauce, honey, and lime juice in a small dish.2 tablespoons hot sauce1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon lime juice
To cook the chicken
- Place a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Once hot at the chicken. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
- Brush the glaze over the chicken and cook for 2 minutes more on each side.
To serve
- Scatter the blue cheese crumbles over the chicken and serve with lime wedges.½ cup blue cheese crumbles
Notes
- Choose a hot sauce matching your preferred spice level.
- To measure honey easily, lightly oil your measuring spoon to prevent sticking.
- Use fresh lime zest for marinade and fresh lime juice for the glaze to enhance citrus flavor.
- Select a creamy blue cheese like Gorgonzola, Saint Agur, or Dolcelatte for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1898mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 548mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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