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A platter of buffalo chicken chicken with carrots, celery, and blue cheese dressing

Buffalo Chicken Chicken

Buffalo chicken chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that replaces tired, mundane grilled chicken. It is ready in only a few minutes and works well as a main dish, salad topper, or as part of a tasty sandwich or wrap.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buffalo chicken chicken
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Jenna

Equipment

  • 1 pair of tongs
  • 1 meat mallet
  • 1 garlic press
  • 1 pair of poultry shears
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 grilling pan
  • 1 small sauce pan
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Chicken breasts pounded thin or butterflied

Dry Rub

  • .5 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • .5 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper

Buffalo Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Cayenne pepper sauce scant

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken breasts by either butterflying the breasts, smashing them flat with a mallet, or both.
  • In a small bowl, mix the spices until well combined.
  • Sprinkle about half the seasoning on the top of one side of each breast. Flip and sprinkle the remaining half on the other side then.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken for about 2 to 5 minutes on each side. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165.
  • In a small sauce pan, melt the butter.
  • Once melted, add the minced or crushed garlic to the butter and saute for about 1 to 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in the hot sauce, mixing until well combined.
  • Add the cooked breasts to the small pot and toss gently to coat each breast.
  • Serve on top of a salad, in a wrap, in a sandwich, or as a main dish with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For more flavor, let the chicken breasts sit covered in the dry rub for up to 8 hours prior to grilling, covered tightly in the fridge.
  • You can substitute storebought buffalo chicken dry rub and storebought buffalo wing sauce instead of making your own. Don't substitute straight hot sauce for the wing sauce though.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • For best reheating, reheat the chicken in a pan on the stove or in the oven. You can microwave it, but it may get rubbery.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 2279mg | Potassium: 1082mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2598IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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