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Incredible Buffalo Chicken Thighs
Buffalo Chicken Thighs are perfectly spiced, crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside, perfect for Buffalo wing lovers who want more of a meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Resting Time
5 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 371 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
- salt
- pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank's RedHot
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For Serving (Optional)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing
- carrot sticks
- celery sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Rinse chicken thighs under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- In a large oven-safe skillet or pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy.
- Turn the thighs over and cook for an additional 3 minutes on the other side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the hot sauce and melted butter.
- Dip each chicken thigh into the buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is generously coated.
- Place the coated chicken thighs back into the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meat is no longer pink at the bone.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve with extra buffalo sauce, blue cheese or ranch dressing, and celery or carrot sticks, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
371kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
152mg
(51%)
Sodium
725mg
(30%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
0.03g
(0%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 152mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 725mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.