Paleo Buffalo Chicken

Get ready to spice up your dinner with this Paleo Buffalo Chicken recipe—a healthier, grain-free twist on the classic buffalo chicken! Tender chicken breasts are coated in a flavorful blend of coconut flour, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder, creating a perfectly crisp crust without the need for traditional breadcrumbs. After a quick pan-fry in ghee or coconut oil, the chicken is brushed with a mouthwatering blend of Paleo-friendly hot sauce and honey for the ultimate tangy kick. Baked to juicy perfection, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also paleo-approved and gluten-free, making it ideal for clean eating or game-day feasting. Pair it with celery sticks and a Paleo ranch dressing for a crave-worthy meal everyone will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breast
• 0.5 cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large egg
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 cup ghee or coconut oil
• 0.5 cup hot sauce (Paleo-friendly)
• 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine coconut flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until well combined.

Step 4

Dip each piece of chicken breast into the egg mixture, then dredge in the coconut flour mixture, coating well on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the ghee or coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated chicken pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp. You may need to do this in batches.

Step 6

Transfer the browned chicken pieces to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the hot sauce and honey. Stir until the honey is completely dissolved into the hot sauce.

Step 8

Brush the sauce over the chicken pieces, coating them evenly.

Step 9

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 10

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to distribute evenly.

Step 11

Serve hot with a side of celery sticks and Paleo-friendly ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(896.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1770.6

Total Fat 101.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 1029.4mg	0%
Sodium 7065.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 160.1g	0%

Vitamin D 107.5IU	0%
Calcium 155.8mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2118.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 13.9%