Buffalo Lime Chicken
Are you ready to spice up your weeknight dinner with a zesty twist on a classic favorite? If you love the fiery kick of buffalo chicken and the refreshing zing of lime, then this Buffalo Lime Chicken recipe is just what you need. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and time while delivering…
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lbboneless chicken breasts or tenders
- 1 cupFrank’s hot sauce or wing sauce
- 1/4 cuplime juice
- 2 clovesgarlic ,minced
- 2 Tbspolive oil
- 1/4 tspsalt
Instructions
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup Frank’s hot sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 Tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
- Place 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or tenders in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turn to coat, then seal or cover and refrigerate for a few hours to overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and discard the marinade.
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat or heat a grill to medium-high.
- Cook the chicken in the preheated skillet or on the grill, turning as needed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). (Approximate cooking times: tenders 4–6 minutes per side; breasts 6–8 minutes per side, depending on thickness.)
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest for 3–5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Equipment
- 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
- 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet
Notes
You can use any cut of chicken that you prefer – tenders, breasts, thighs, or legs. You can use boneless or bone-in chicken.
Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
I used Frank’s hot sauce. You can also use Frank’s wing sauce.
Is Buffalo Chicken Marinade low-carb? Yes! All of the ingredients are low carb and keto-friendly.
Is Buffalo Lime Chicken gluten-free? Yes. Make sure to use a gluten-free hot sauce, such as Frank’s, for a gluten-free dish.
To cook tenders in the skillet: heat some olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side.
To cook chicken breasts in the skillet, heat some olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
I used Frank’s hot sauce. You can also use Frank’s wing sauce.
Is Buffalo Chicken Marinade low-carb? Yes! All of the ingredients are low carb and keto-friendly.
Is Buffalo Lime Chicken gluten-free? Yes. Make sure to use a gluten-free hot sauce, such as Frank’s, for a gluten-free dish.
To cook tenders in the skillet: heat some olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side.
To cook chicken breasts in the skillet, heat some olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken 3 to 5 minutes per side. Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.