Description
How to make sticky buffalo honey chicken skillet with tender chicken thighs and sweet heat sauce that’s ready in just 25 minutes for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Base
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Buffalo Honey Sauce
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Toss with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Heat Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should shimmer but not smoke when it’s ready for the chicken.
- Sear Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to hot skillet in single layer. Don’t overcrowd or stir for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on bottom before flipping.
- Make Sauce: While chicken cooks, whisk together buffalo sauce, honey, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- Flip Chicken: Turn chicken pieces and cook another 3-4 minutes until second side is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F. The edges should be beautifully caramelized.
- Add Sauce: Pour buffalo honey sauce over chicken and stir gently to coat. Let simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating each piece.
- Garnish Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions, fresh parsley, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while the sauce is still warm and sticky.
Notes
- Don’t skip patting the chicken dry or you won’t get crispy edges.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in airtight containers.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount based on your heat preference and tolerance.
- Serve immediately while sauce is warm and glossy for best texture.
- Double the sauce recipe if you want extra for drizzling over sides.
Allergy Information: None
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 calories
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 32g