Buffalo Chicken Thighs
These Buffalo Chicken Thighs are juicy, spicy, and perfectly crispy a quick, protein-packed meal that’s ready in minutes and full of bold flavor. Serve with veggies or slaw for an easy weeknight favorite!
Servings: 8 thighs
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs, small skinless boneless
- ⅓ cup organic buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup plain yogurt 0-2%
- pepper optional
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs, buffalo sauce, and plain yogurt to a bowl. Mix well.
- Note: Allow your mixture to sit for an hour or up to overnight, but you can make it right away, too.
- Air fry at 390F for 15 minutes or until 165F internally. Use a meat thermometer to check at the 10 minute mark, as cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs.
- Oven method: Preheat oven to 425F and bake for 25 minutes, or until your thighs reach an internal temp of 165F.
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Notes
- Sweet + Spicy Glaze: Stir 1–2 tablespoons of honey into your buffalo sauce for a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Protein Swaps: Swap chicken thighs for chicken wings or drumsticks, using whatever you have available on hand. (The cooking time should be about the same.)
- Buffalo Bites: Additionally, you could cut chicken breast into cubes for buffalo chicken bites. Simply reduce the cooking time to 10-12 minutes so they don't dry out.
- Keto Friendly: For a keto-friendly version, opt for a sugar-free buffalo sauce or make your own (see the How To above).
- Yogurt options: You can use Greek yogurt, low-fat yogurt, or dairy-free instead of plain.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 thigh | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 289mg | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
