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Baked Buffalo Thighs Recipe

Juicy, tender chicken thighs with a fiery buffalo wing flavor! This recipe delivers all the bold, tangy goodness of your favorite buffalo wings, but with the added satisfaction of succulent, meaty thighs. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's easy to make and perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 48 mins
Calories 257.7 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.5 (22 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Buffalo Thighs

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Vegetable Oil (not specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • Water (not specified in recipe)
  • White Vinegar (not specified in recipe)
  • Pepper (not specified in recipe)
  • Cooking spray (as needed)
  • Blue cheese dressing (as needed, for serving)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Celery sticks (for serving)
  • Carrot sticks (for serving)

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How to Make Baked Buffalo Thighs

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot is recommended), 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Lightly grease an 11x7 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  6. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Serve immediately with your favorite blue cheese dressing, celery sticks, and carrot sticks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

16g

Carbs

0g

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