Spicy Baked Buffalo Chicken with Blue Cheese Drizzle
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Spicy Baked Buffalo Chicken recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned and baked until tender, then drenched in a tangy homemade buffalo sauce. Accompanied by a creamy blue cheese dressing, this dish is bursting with flavor and heat. It's easy to prepare and makes for a fantastic shared meal. Whether you're serving it at a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends, this dish is sure to impress!
4
Servings
N/A
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Chicken breast halves
4 (4 ounce) (boneless and skinless)
Hot sauce
1/4 cup (preferably a mild or medium-strength sauce for balanced heat)
Vinegar
1 tablespoon (white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a slight sweetness))
Margarine
1 tablespoon (melted)
Celery seed
1 teaspoon (ground)
Pepper
1/8 teaspoon (freshly ground)
Fat-free blue cheese dressing
1/2 cup (for serving on the side)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Lightly spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast halves and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
3
Transfer the seared chicken into an 11x7-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
4
In a small bowl, combine the hot sauce, vinegar, melted margarine, celery seed, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
5
Pour the buffalo sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
6
Bake the chicken uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
7
Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with the fat-free blue cheese dressing when plating for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein used in this recipe?
The recipe uses four 4-ounce boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
You should preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
How many servings does this buffalo chicken recipe make?
This recipe is designed to make 4 servings.
How long do I need to sear the chicken in the skillet?
The chicken should be cooked for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
What size baking dish is recommended?
An 11x7-inch baking dish is recommended for this recipe.
What ingredients are in the homemade buffalo sauce?
The sauce consists of hot sauce, vinegar, melted margarine, celery seed, and pepper.
How long does the chicken bake in the oven?
The chicken should bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Can I use a different type of vinegar?
Yes, you can use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar for a slight sweetness.
Is the chicken baked covered or uncovered?
The chicken is baked uncovered to allow the sauce to become bubbly.
When should I add the blue cheese dressing?
Drizzle the fat-free blue cheese dressing over the chicken when plating for an extra burst of flavor.
What type of hot sauce is best for this recipe?
A mild or medium-strength hot sauce is preferred for a balanced heat level.
Should I let the chicken rest after baking?
Yes, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
How much hot sauce is required?
You will need 1/4 cup of hot sauce.
What is the purpose of searing the chicken before baking?
Searing helps the chicken achieve a golden brown color and ensures it is cooked through while remaining juicy.
Is this recipe suitable for a family dinner?
Yes, it is easy to prepare and makes a fantastic shared meal for families or casual gatherings.
How much margarine is used in the sauce?
The recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of melted margarine.
What kind of blue cheese dressing is suggested?
The recipe suggests using a fat-free blue cheese dressing.
Do I need to grease the skillet?
Yes, lightly spray the skillet with cooking spray before heating.
How much celery seed is needed?
You will need 1 teaspoon of ground celery seed.
How much pepper should I add?
Add 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.
Does the recipe use bone-in chicken?
No, the recipe specifically calls for boneless and skinless chicken breast halves.
How much blue cheese dressing is used for serving?
The recipe suggests having 1/2 cup of dressing available for serving.
Can this dish be served at gatherings?
Yes, it is noted as a dish that is sure to impress at casual gatherings with friends.
What should the buffalo sauce look like when it's done?
The sauce should be bubbly after the 25-minute baking period.
How do I ensure the chicken is well coated in sauce?
Pour the buffalo sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts before putting them in the oven.
Is the celery seed ground or whole?
The recipe calls for ground celery seed.
What is the heat level of this dish?
The dish is described as spicy and bursting with flavor and heat.
How much vinegar is in the buffalo sauce?
The sauce uses 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
What should I spray the baking dish with?
The baking dish should be sprayed with cooking spray.
How much chicken is in each serving?
Each serving uses one 4-ounce chicken breast half.