Description
This Buffalo Chicken recipe features tender, marinated chicken breasts coated in a flavorful homemade buffalo sauce, cooked either stovetop or grilled for a perfect balance of heat and zest. The recipe includes a sweet and tangy glaze to adjust the spice level to your liking, making it perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or tacos.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin (approx. 1 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Buffalo Marinade
- 1/4 cup Frank’s hot WINGS Sauce for more heat OR Frank’s ORIGINAL Hot Sauce for less heat
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Buffalo Glaze
- Reserved marinade (from the buffalo marinade)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Whisk together all of the Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and add to a shallow dish or freezer bag along with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chicken and toss evenly to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight.
- Make the glaze: To the remaining marinade, whisk in 1 tablespoon honey and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Store the glaze in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Rest chicken: Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking for even cooking.
- Cook stovetop: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned on one side. Turn chicken over, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5-7 minutes more, depending on thickness, until cooked through. Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cook on grill: Alternatively, preheat and grease grill to medium heat (375-450°F). Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temp 160°F). Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Glaze and serve: Brush the cooked chicken with desired amount of Buffalo Glaze to customize heat level. Serve as desired in sandwiches, wraps, salads, or tacos.
Notes
- Watch the “how to make” recipe video at the top of the post for helpful tips!
- The chicken is flavorful but mildly spicy without the glaze; add more glaze for increased heat.
- Try tossing the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or tacos.
- Total time excludes marinating time since it varies per individual.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 oz chicken)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
