Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado
Each serving contains 22g protein and 316 calories — a lighter option when you're managing overall intake but still need substantial protein. Six servings prepare in quick prep time on the stovetop, letting you batch-cook a sauce-forward chicken dish that stays moist through the week.
Ingredients
- •Hot Sauce, Frank'S RedHot(80g)
- •Unsalted Butter(60g)
- •BBQ Sauce(45g)
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Onion powder(1g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(5g)
- •Vinegar, White(5g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(5g)
- •1 pinch salt to season
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(756g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven 220°C | 430°F.
- 2In a shallow bowl, mix together the hot sauce, butter, barbecue sauce, garlic, onion powder, cayenne pepper, vinegar and sweetener (or sugar if using). Divide half of the sauce and reserve for later into a separate bowl or small cup/jug. Add the chicken thighs into the bowl and evenly coat.
- 3Fry thighs in batches (about two at a time), in a preheated large skillet or oven proof pan on medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Change oven setting to grill (or broil) on medium-high heat. Place all thighs back into the pan and allow to continue cooking and crisping under grill/broiler (make sure your pan is on the middle shelf), until cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).
- 4Once completely cooked, pour the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs and serve with sliced avocado.
Nutrition — Per Serving
316
calories
22g
protein
29g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 5.7g
- Sodium
- 556 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
6 servings per batch · ~170g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado have per serving?
Each serving contains 22g of protein at 316 calories, with 29g fat and 9g carbs. The high fat content comes primarily from the avocado addition to the thighs.
How long does Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado take to prep?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and produces 6 servings in one stovetop batch. You'll have six complete meals ready without significant time investment.
Is Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado good for fat loss?
At 316 calories per serving with 22g protein and only 9g carbs, this recipe fits fat loss phases where you want whole-food fats from avocado rather than added oils. The low carbohydrate content supports calorie-controlled eating while maintaining satiety.
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