Whole30 Buffalo Chicken
Satisfy your spicy cravings with this irresistible Whole30 Buffalo Chicken recipe that's packed with flavor and Paleo-friendly ingredients. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are coated in a homemade buffalo sauce made with Frank's RedHot, ghee, and fragrant seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 35 minutes, combining skillet-searing and oven-baking techniques for perfectly cooked chicken every time. Garnished with fresh green onions and served with crunchy celery sticks, this dish makes a flavorful centerpiece for Whole30 meal plans, game-day spreads, or any healthy eating occasion. Whether you're following a Whole30 diet or simply looking for a guilt-free take on classic buffalo chicken, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 4 pieces celery sticks, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment paper and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the ghee. Once melted, add the Frank's RedHot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Brush the chicken breasts generously with the buffalo sauce mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until they have a nice golden-brown color.
Transfer the skillet with the chicken into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the skillet for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Slice the buffalo chicken and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Serve with celery sticks on the side, and enjoy your Whole30 Buffalo Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 672 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 11027 mg | 479% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 220.0 g | 440% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2970 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
