Juicy Buffalo Chicken

reader reviews

“Super flavorful! Loved how you only need to marinade for 30 minutes!” ~ Katherine

key ingredients:

chicken breast or thighs olive oil cayenne pepper sauce honey lime juice garlic powder paprika salt

about this recipe

dairy & gluten free easy prep make ahead

Take basic chicken from boring to next level with this easy buffalo chicken marinade that can be grilled or oven-baked. Delicious as a quick dinner idea, on top of salads, in a wrap, or as an easy meal prep idea.

STEP 1:

Gather ingredients.

STEP 2:

Whisk the marinade ingredients together.

STEP 3:

Add half of the marinade & chicken to a container.

STEP 4:

Or put the marinated chicken in a zip top bag & marinade for 30 min.

STEP 5:

Grill or bake. Allow the cooked chicken to rest. Then, slice before serving.

The spice is totally customizable, so it’s a great recipe for everyone. The cooking process cooks off a lot of heat, but you can add back some heat by drizzling reserved marinade on the chicken after cooking. If you’re sensitive to heat just leave off the marinade drizzle at the end.

how to adjust the spice

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