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Healthy Buffalo Baked Chicken Breasts

Baked, buffalo chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and filled with savory spice. Made with a homemade, buffalo sauce marinade, you will love this healthy baked chicken recipe served with your favorite celery, blue cheese, and Ranch dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinate Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Gluten-Free, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts lightly pounded with tenderizer until evenly thick

Buffalo Sauce

  • ¼ cup Frank's hot sauce
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Optional

  • Celery sticks
  • Blue cheese crumbles
  • Ranch dressing
  • Blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk well all the buffalo sauce ingredients. Reserve about 2 spoonfuls of sauce to use as a glaze/dip, and refrigerate it.
  • To the bowl with the buffalo sauce, add the chicken breast and stir it to completely coat.
  • Allow the chicken to marinate over the counter for 30 minutes. 
  • Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375F. Transfer the marinated chicken to an oven-safe dish.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165F.
  • Once the chicken is done transfer to a platter and brush with the reserved buffalo sauce. 
  • Allow it to sit for 10 minutes before slicing it.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the baked chicken breasts to ensure it is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve the buffalo chicken breasts with blue cheese crumbles, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and celery sticks.
  • Use any kind of hot sauce in place of Frank's.
  • Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for this recipe.
  • Be sure to allow the chicken to soak with the buffalo sauce after it has baked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 891mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg