Buffalo Chicken

All Purpose Buffalo Chicken is SO juicy and flavorful from the easy marinade and is a meal all by itself or instantly transforms salads, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, etc into the most flavor bursting meal EVER! You will love having this chicken on hand!
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breasts pounded thin ((approx. 1 pound))
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup Frank's hot WINGS Sauce (for more heat OR Frank's ORIGINAL Hot Sauce for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tsp EACH garlic powder, chili powder, salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Reserved marinade ((in directions))
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Measure out 1/4 cup and add it to a shallow dish or freezer bag, along with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chicken and toss to evenly coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight.
- 2
To the remaining marinade, make your Buffalo Glaze by whisking in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 1/2 teaspoons of lime juice. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- 3
--- STOVETOP DIRECTIONS ---
- 4
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting).
- 5
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once very hot, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 3-5 minutes, or until nicely browned (or blackened if you prefer) on one side.
- 6
Flip the chicken over, cover, and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken), until the chicken reaches 160 °F.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to reach 165 °F. Brush the chicken with the desired amount of glaze - for more heat, more glaze; for less heat, less glaze.
- 8
--- GRILLING DIRECTIONS ---
- 9
Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes (time permitting). Meanwhile, grease and preheat the grill to medium heat, 375-450°F.
- 10
Grill the chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through. (An inserted thermometer should reach 160 °F.)
- 11
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing to reach 165 °F. Brush the chicken with the desired amount of glaze - for more heat, more glaze; for less heat, less glaze.
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