Description
A flavorful Buffalo Chicken recipe featuring marinated chicken breasts cooked either on the stovetop or grilled, finished with a spicy-sweet glaze for customizable heat. 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 Buffalo Marinade)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Marinade: Whisk together all of the Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup of this marinade and combine it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a shallow dish or freezer bag.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the pounded chicken breasts to the marinade mixture and toss evenly to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for 2 hours up to overnight for best flavor.
- Make the Buffalo Glaze: To the leftover marinade, whisk in 1 tablespoon honey and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Store the glaze in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Bring Chicken to Room Temperature: Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Cook on Stovetop: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until nicely browned on one side. Flip the chicken, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through depending on thickness. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Alternatively - Grill the Chicken: Preheat and grease the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and an internal thermometer reads 160°F. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
- Glaze the Chicken: Brush the cooked, rested chicken with the Buffalo Glaze amount according to your heat preference—more glaze for spicier flavor, less for milder.
- Serve: Slice chicken and use it in sandwiches, wraps, salads, tacos, or enjoy as is.
Notes
- Watch the "how to make" video at the top of the recipe for step-by-step guidance.
- The chicken is flavorful but not very spicy without the glaze; adjust glaze amount to customize heat.
- Try tossing the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce for a different flavor twist.
- This chicken is versatile and great in sandwiches, wraps, salads, and tacos.
- Total time does not include marinating since marinating duration can vary from 2 hours to overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
