Buffalo Chicken Thighs
These quick skillet buffalo chicken thighs are saucy, spicy, and sweet all at once. A perfect weeknight dinner when you want big flavor in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 315kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet (cast iron or nonstick)
- Tongs
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make the sauce. In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce and honey until smooth.
- Simmer with sauce. Pour sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, flipping to coat thoroughly.
- Finish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crispy edges, don’t move the chicken too much while searing.
- You can double the buffalo sauce if you want it super saucy.
- If your skillet is small, cook in batches for even browning.
- Serve with extra ranch or blue cheese for dipping — no judgment here.
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 1704mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg
