Whole30 Buffalo Chicken
Elevate your healthy eating game with this Whole30 Buffalo Chicken recipe—a bold and flavorful dish that’s perfect for spice lovers following a clean eating plan. Tender, boneless chicken breasts are coated in a smoky, buttery buffalo sauce made with ghee and Frank’s RedHot Original, then seared to golden perfection and oven-baked for ultimate juiciness. Infused with garlic, onion, and smoked paprika, each bite is packed with zesty heat and savory depth. Garnished with fresh green onions and served alongside crisp celery sticks, this easy, gluten-free, and dairy-free recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Whether you’re sticking to Whole30 or just craving a healthier spin on a classic, this Buffalo Chicken is sure to impress!
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Brush the chicken breasts generously with the buffalo sauce mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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).
Step 7
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest in the skillet for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Step 8
Slice the buffalo chicken and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Step 9
Serve with celery sticks on the side, and enjoy your Whole30 Buffalo Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1424.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1499.7 |
| Total Fat 54.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 671.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11027.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.2g | |
| Protein 220.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 269.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2969.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories