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Buffalo Chicken Breasts
These Buffalo Chicken Breasts have that classic American favorite that never fails to tantalize the taste buds. Succulent and juicy, this recipe takes tender chicken breasts to a new level with a mouthwatering combination of tangy heat, sweet honey, and zesty lime. Finish the dish with crumbled blue cheese for a creamy mellowness that compliments the heat. The perfect meal that is great served with some wedges, corn, and slaw.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts 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 crumbles (see note 4)
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.
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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
- Use your favorite brand of hot sauce, and go as hot as you like.
- When measuring honey, if you lightly coat the measuring spoon with oil first, it will make it much easier to remove the honey from the spoon.
- Grab a fresh lime, as you want the zest for the marinade and the juice for the final glaze.
- I pick a creamy blue cheese like Gorgonzola, Saint Agur, or Dolcelatte. But you can choose any blue cheese you enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1898mg
(79%)
Potassium
548mg
(16%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
352IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% 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.