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Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado! It’s been so freaking cold in Melbourne lately, we needed a little spice to warm us up. Yes, I am aware I said a little,’ which doesn’t seem to cut it next to the word, or recipe, Buffalo.

My daughter, being the little genius she is, saw Buffalo wings on her Instagram somewhere and suddenly wanted (okay, more like craving, clawing at my shirt and begging me), for a KFC all out Zinger binge. Oh, hell no child…

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How did she relate Buffalo to Zinger? I don’t know. Teenagers and their raving lunatic hormones.

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Avocado slices

Since trying Buffalo wings in NYC a few years ago…I was a mild-ish fan and much younger, ignorant to Buffalo chicken since we don’t (or didn’t) really do Buffalo flavours in Australia…or I should say, they aren’t as readily available in comparison to American restaurants and diners.

Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado in a pan

Remembering the flavour and checking out a few recipes, I decided to settle on a concoction from the voices in my head. Barbecue sauce mixed with Buffalo flavour.

Oh. Hello.

Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs sauce

And of course, being a blogger and all, I have to taste test the recipe three times before I let it loose on the world ‘wild’ web. Let me just say it was enough to blow my innocent taste buds into a sinful and fiery rage of a rich and sinful buffalo flavour, with the added hint of sweetness from the barbecue sauce. Served with creamy Avocado slices to cool down the rage going on…this was a flaming hit. This isn’t the end of the road! On the rare occasion you have any leftovers (though let’s be honest, it’s unlikely), you can easily transform them into this fresh and zesty Garlic Lime BBQ Chicken Salad. Honestly, what could top that?

Oh. So cheesy, Karina.

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More Recipe Inspiration:

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Crispy Barbecue Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Avocado

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Crispy chicken thighs smothered in buffalo flavour, with the added hint of sweetness from barbecue sauce. Served with creamy Avocado slices to cool down the rage going on…this is a flaming hit.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1/3 cup Franks Red hot Sauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chilli powder or chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sweetener or sugar – optional
  • 1 pinch salt to season
  • 6 fillets chicken thighs bone in with skin
  • 1 large Avocado sliced

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven 220°C | 430°F.
  • In 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.
  • Fry 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).
  • Once completely cooked, pour the remaining sauce over the chicken thighs and serve with sliced avocado.

Notes

Adjust hot sauce and cayenne pepper measurements to suit personal spice preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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7 Comments

  1. Celeste says:

    Hi from Canada! What do you recommend serving as a side with this dish? Thanks for all the great recipes!

    1. Rob says:

      A good ‘slaw, or just celery and carrots and other crudités.

  2. Kristin Haley says:

    5 stars
    This was awesome!!!!!!

  3. Shadi says:

    This looks great, definitely will try it, loving your blog 🙂

    1. Karina says:

      Thank you Shadi 🙂

  4. KevinIsCooking says:

    It’s always interesting to read from other food bloggers around the world as it’s in the 90’s here in San Diego, California and I would love to have a cold day! These look so good, and I’m a big fan of Buffalo. The glaze on these has my mouth watering and Franks is the best, right? Pinned!

    1. Karina says:

      No no, don’t wish for cold days yet! Before you know it they will come by and you’ll be wishing for warmer weather again (that’s if California gets cold)? And yes. Franks is a win! Thank you for pinning! I’m off to stalk you soon!