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Firecracker Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe
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Firecracker Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe

Craving wings but don't want all the breading? You too can enjoy buffalo chicken with this Paleo-friendly recipe!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked, chicken breast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 2244kcal
Cost 8

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Season the chicken breasts to taste on both sides with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 4 boneless
  • Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side and place on a baking sheet.
    Cooking fat
  • Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Combine the garlic, honey, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat.
    2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup raw honey, ¼ cup homemade buffalo sauce, 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Baste the chicken with the sauce and place back in the oven for another 10 to 12 minutes, basting every five minutes on both sides.
  • Serve the chicken with the remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 2244kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 290g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 49g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 56g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 898mg | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 5071mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 31mg