Skillet Buffalo Chicken Thighs

This recipe for Skillet Buffalo Chicken Thighs is juicy, tender, and full of spicy goodness.

Made with boneless chicken thighs and served coated in a tangy marinade, these chicken thighs go great when served with Smashed Potatoes or Brussels Sprout Slaw .

What makes buffalo chicken so good?

Buffalo chicken is a favorite because it delivers bold and tangy flavors that are perfectly balanced out with the moist and tender chicken.

I like how easy it is to make this chicken recipe in a skillet on the stove!

Have you tried my recipe for Skillet Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

Made with lightly breaded cauliflower florets and coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, that vegan appetizer is sure to please. Both this recipe for chicken thighs and that recipe for cauliflower are skillet buffalo recipes that are especially perfect for game day or celebration gatherings.

Buffalo sauce is an important ingredient in this recipe. You can find buffalo sauce here.

What you need to make to make Buffalo Chicken Thighs

• Chicken Thighs Skinless and boneless thighs.
• Olive Oil. For cooking the chicken, also helps to make the outside crisp.
• Buffalo Sauce For that spicy and tangy flavor.
• Honey Offers a bit of balance to that tangy flavor.
• Seasonings Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Thighs

• Prep Time 10 minutes .
• Cook Time 20 minutes .
• Servings 4 .
• How to serve : Serve with Blue Cheese or Buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Dip on the side.
• Notes: To make this you will need a Large skillet, Mixing bowl, and
  Tongs.

1. Prepare. Use a clean paper towel to blot off the chicken. This will remove liquid etc. This will allow the chicken to properly sear and for the coating to stick.
2. Cook. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, heat the olive oil for one minutes. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for five to seven minutes on each side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
3. Sauce. To make the sauce, in a medium bowl, use a whisk to combine together the buffalo sauce, honey, and seasonings. You can taste and make adjustments as needed.
4. Finish. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken, carefully flip the chicken over, and repeat this process with the remaining sauce. Then bump the heat down to low and allow the ingredients to simmer for five to seven minutes in the sauce.

Tips for making the best boneless chicken thighs with buffalo sauce.

Chicken thighs were used to make my chicken. You could use chicken breasts instead for a less fatty version (cooking time may differ).

More helpful tips for you.

1. Feel free to adjust the temperature of the sauce to your likings. For more heat, you can add a bit of hot sauce. To take the sauce down, you can mix it with regular sauce.
2. The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). You can use a meat thermometer to check this.
3. Leftover buffalo chicken thighs can be used in various dishes such as Buffalo Dip or as a topping for Cheesy Sheet Pan Nachos.

How to store chicken thighs.

Once the buffalo chicken thighs have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored and refrigerated, chicken thighs should keep for up to a few days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a few months. Thaw the wings in the refrigerator overnight before reheating and reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

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• Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Chicken
• Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole
• Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta
• Instant Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Recipe
• Sheet Pan Hot Honey Chicken Wings
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