Easy Baked Buffalo Chicken Recipe
This recipe guides you through making delicious baked buffalo chicken with a homemade tangy and spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of hot sauce, butter, honey, and garlic, then baked to perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking dish (11 x 8-inch)
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Kitchen tongs
- Foil
- Digital meat thermometer
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 large Chicken Breasts boneless skinless
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Homemade Buffalo Sauce
- 1 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Butter melted
- 3 tablespoon Honey plus more to taste
- 1/2 lime Lime Juice juiced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
For Serving (Optional)
- Feta cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F and spray an 11x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Cooking
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Frank's Red Hot Sauce, melted butter, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, and onion powder, then season to taste.
- Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the chicken breasts, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated using kitchen tongs.
- Tent the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 5-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F after resting. Serve with a side of blue cheese dressing or ranch and celery sticks.