Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Buffalo chicken with pizza cheese blend.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Sauce
Cheese
Seasoning
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 2
Shred the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken using two forks or your hands and set it aside.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the buffalo sauce and stir to combine. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 4
Mix Chicken with Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce mixture. Mix well to ensure the chicken is fully coated.
Assembly
- 5
Add Cheese
In a baking dish, spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly. Top it with the pizza cheese blend, spreading it out evenly over the chicken.
- 6
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove the buffalo chicken from the oven. Top with sliced green onions for garnish. Serve hot with celery sticks on the side.