How to Make Buffalo Chicken Thighs
For this recipe you have two easy cooking options – oven or air fryer. With either cooking method, here’s what you’ll do:
Prep the chicken and season it lightly with salt and pepperBake it in the oven or air fryerWhile the chicken cooks, prepare the easy buffalo sauceOnce the chicken is cooked, brush the sauce all over the chicken
That’s it! I don’t think a delicious chicken dinner get’s any easier than that. Looking for more? Check out all of our delicious chicken recipes!
Bone in or Boneless Chicken Thighs?
If you like buffalo chicken wings, you definitely want to go with bone in skin on thighs for this recipe. You’ll get a little crispy skin on the outside that will soak up the spicy buffalo sauce while the inside stays juicy and delicious. You can also use boneless skinless thighs (or even chicken breasts) for this recipe. Pretty much any cut of chicken will work. Just adjust the cooking time down or up as needed to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165° Fahrenheit. Typically, boneless thighs will take a little less than the stated cooking time in the recipe.
What to Serve With This Easy Buffalo Chicken
If you’re looking for the easiest side dish option, roasted veggies are the way to go. Chop up anything that will cook in the oven in around 30 minutes at 400°. Some good options are:
Cubed squashBroccoliCauliflowerCubed potatoesBrussels sproutsA mix of the above!
Simply add the veggies to a sheet pan, drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and pepper (or your favorite seasoning mix). Then, just add the veggies in with the chicken thighs to cook everything at once. Hungry for a different kind side dish? Check out all of our side dish recipes!
Your Turn To Make a Buffalo Chicken Dinner
These crispy chicken thighs smothered in homemade buffalo sauce are so good! You’ll love the bold buffalo flavor and just how easy this recipe is to make. If you try it, be sure to leave a rating and comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re cooking! SHARE IT NOW OR PIN IT FOR LATER!
