Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Thighs
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 thighs
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
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These buffalo chicken thighs are easy, healthy and flavorful! This recipe is quick, simple, and great for busy weeknights. The leftover chicken is versatile and great for meal prep!
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs I used bone in, skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- pinch sea salt optional
- pinch ground pepper optional
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a pan with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Add chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a zippered bag. Toss until completely combined.
- Place chicken thighs on lined pan. Do not overlap.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is slightly crispy on top and internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, add buffalo sauce and butter to a skillet over low heat. Heat until butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat.
- When chicken is done cooking, remove from oven. Brush sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a zippered bag. Toss until completely combined.
- Place chicken thighs on air fryer pan. Do not overlap.
- Air fry for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, add buffalo sauce and butter to a skillet over low heat. Heat until butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat.
- When chicken is done cooking, remove from air fryer. Brush sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- I love using bone in skin on thighs for extra flavor. These usually take 5 to 10 minutes longer to cook than boneless skinless thighs.
- Use meat thermometer to measure internal temperature of chicken. Chicken needs to be 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
287kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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