Description
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Breasts bring zesty southern heat to dinner tables across America. Crispy, tangy protein packed with bold flavors promises a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Buffalo Sauce:
- 0.5 cup hot sauce
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
Garnish and Topping:
- 0.25 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with light cooking spray.
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry using paper towels to ensure proper sauce adherence and crisp exterior.
- Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, then generously season with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then whisk in hot sauce, honey, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well-combined.
- Pour half of the buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring thorough coating on all surfaces.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Drizzle remaining buffalo sauce over the cooked chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles evenly across the top of each chicken breast.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot, with extra buffalo sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry to maximize sauce adherence and create a crisp, golden exterior that locks in flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to precisely check internal temperature, ensuring juicy chicken without overcooking.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying hot sauce quantity or replacing with milder alternatives for sensitive palates.
- Swap blue cheese with feta or dairy-free cheese to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg