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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 371kcal
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.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg