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Buffalo Chicken Thighs on a parchment paper, with a fork and knife in the bottom right corner and a bowl of blue cheese dressing in the top left corner.
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Baked Buffalo Chicken Thighs

Boneless, skinless Buffalo Chicken Thighs are seasoned with a homemade seasoning blend and smothered in buffalo sauce and melted butter. This 30-minute dinner recipe is the perfect alternative when you're craving buffalo chicken wings!  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs about 8 small chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425° Fahrenheit.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.  Lay the boneless and skinless chicken thighs out on the parchment-lined baking sheet and pat dry with a paper towel.   
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.  Add the buffalo sauce and honey.  Whisk until smooth and then remove from the heat.
  • Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. 
  •  Season both sides of the chicken thighs with the seasoning blend. 
  • Spoon half of the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken thighs.  Reserve the remaining half of the sauce. 
  • Transfer the chicken thighs to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and spoon the remaining half of the sauce over each chicken thigh.  Return the chicken thighs to the oven and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F. 
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, switch the oven to high broil. Broil the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the tops.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before slicing.  Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store cooked chicken thighs in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
  • You cannot substitute bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for boneless and skinless chicken thighs in this recipe. The cooking time would change and skin-on chicken thighs produce a lot of fat when they're cooking. This could change the flavors in this recipe.
  • The nutrition information is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 1197mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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