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Baked Buffalo Chicken

Crispy Baked Buffalo Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Frank’s RedHot original cayenne pepper sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Cooking spray or neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Set a wire rack in a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray.
  2. Set up flour, egg, and a mixture of panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in three bowls. Dredge each thigh in flour, then egg, then press into panko. Place on the wire rack.
  3. Spray tops with oil and bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Melt butter and mix with hot sauce and honey to make the buffalo sauce.
  5. Toss the hot baked chicken in the sauce until coated and serve immediately.

Notes

If your thighs are on the larger side, pound them to an even thickness before breading. A few minutes of resting before serving is fine, but the crust is loudest right after you toss it with the sauce.