Get the Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Thighs
These buffalo chicken thighs are easy, healthy and flavorful! This recipe is quick, simple, and great for busy weeknights. The leftover chicken is versatile and great for meal prep!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, I used bone in, skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil, or avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- pinch sea salt, optional
- pinch ground pepper, optional
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- green onions, to garnish
Instructions
Oven Method
- First, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a pan with parchment paper or tin foil.
- Add chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a zippered bag. Toss until completely combined.
- Place chicken thighs on lined pan. Do not overlap.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is slightly crispy on top and internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Meanwhile, add buffalo sauce and butter to a skillet over low heat. Heat until butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat.
- When chicken is done cooking, remove from oven. Brush sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to a zippered bag. Toss until completely combined.
- Place chicken thighs on air fryer pan. Do not overlap.
- Air fry for 24 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, add buffalo sauce and butter to a skillet over low heat. Heat until butter has melted, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat.
- When chicken is done cooking, remove from air fryer. Brush sauce over chicken thighs. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- I love using bone in skin on thighs for extra flavor. These usually take 5 to 10 minutes longer to cook than boneless skinless thighs.
- Use meat thermometer to measure internal temperature of chicken. Chicken needs to be 165 degrees Fahrenheit internally.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 287kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 116mg, Sodium: 717mg, Potassium: 240mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 146IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg