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Keto Buffalo chicken thighs topped with blue cheese on a plate.

Buffalo Chicken Bites

These buffalo chicken bites are a quick and flavorful recipe made with tender chicken pieces coated in bold buffalo sauce. Perfect as a lighter appetizer, meal prep option, or easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Thighs
Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Sauce Pan
  • Small bowl
  • Dredging Station

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce such as Frank's Red Hot
  • 1 tablespoon honey Sugar free
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Ranch dressing for garnish (optional)
  • Blue cheese crumbles for garnish
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
    combine the spices and flour and mix
  • Step 2: Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, coating it thoroughly on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
    Dredge chicken in flour mixture, coating on both sides
  • Step 3: Place the coated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
    Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 25-30 minutes
  • Step 4: While the chicken is baking, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the melted butter, hot sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove the saucepan from heat.
    in a saucepan make the buffalo sauce
  • Once the chicken thighs are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the chicken and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce. Arrange the buffalo chicken thighs on a serving platter. Garnish with ranch dressing (if desired,) blue cheese crumbles, and sliced green onions.
    Coat chicken in buffalo sauce

Notes

  • Use parchment paper if baking the chicken to prevent sticking.
  • Toss the chicken in sauce immediately after cooking for the best coating.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions for extra freshness.
  • Serve with celery sticks for a traditional buffalo pairing.

Storage Directions

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Place cooked buffalo chicken bites in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • Make Ahead: You can cut and season the chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to cook.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ThighCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 509mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 582IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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