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Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy buffalo sauce and finished with a honey-lime glaze for customizable heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 chicken breasts, pounded thin approximately 1 pound
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided (2 tbsp for marinating, 1 tbsp for cooking or reserved)
  • 1/4 cup Frank's Hot Wings Sauce or Frank's Original Hot Sauce use Hot Wings for more heat or Original for less
  • 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 black pepper
  • reserved marinade set aside 1/4 cup of the marinade before adding chicken
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for glaze) to whisk into reserved marinade
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice (for glaze) to whisk into reserved marinade

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup hot sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Measure out 1/4 cup of the marinade and set it aside in a small bowl for the glaze; pour the remaining marinade into a shallow dish or resealable bag.
  • Add the chicken breasts and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the dish or bag and toss to coat evenly; refrigerate to marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Make the glaze by whisking the reserved 1/4 cup marinade with 1 tablespoon honey and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • If cooking on the stovetop, let the marinated chicken sit at room temperature 15–30 minutes while you heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Once the skillet is very hot, add the chicken and cook undisturbed 3–5 minutes until nicely browned; flip, cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 5–7 more minutes until cooked through.
  • If grilling, preheat and oil the grill to medium (375–450°F). Grill chicken undisturbed 5–7 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F.
  • Remove chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice and brush with desired amount of the honey-lime glaze before serving.

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cup
  • shallow dish or resealable bag
  • large non-stick skillet
  • grill (optional)
  • tongs or spatula
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Watch the "how to make" recipe video at the top of the post.
  • The chicken is flavorful but not very spicy without the glaze.
  • Adjust heat by adding more or less glaze to taste.
  • Try tossing the cooked chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce for a different flavor.
  • Chicken works well on sandwiches, in wraps, salads, or tacos.
  • Total time does not include marinating time.