Low Carb Crispy Buffalo Chicken Recipe
These Low-carb Crispy Buffalo Chicken Breasts are perfectly crisped and cheesy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It is the perfect meal for your Keto cheat days.
Equipment
- Meat tenderizer
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the Creamy Spread:
- 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup of Sour cream
- 1/2 cup of Melted cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon of Dry ground yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup of Buffalo sauce
For the Topping:
- 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon of Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat on the cutting board. For up to 30 minutes, pound with a meat tenderizer to flatten and even out the chicken breasts.
- Transfer the breasts to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper to cover and season the chicken breasts properly. Set aside.
FOR THE CREAMY SPREAD
- In a medium bowl, add the grated cheese and sour cream. Mix with a spoon, then add the melted cream cheese and combine all three ingredients by mixing vigorously.
- Measure the dry ground mustard and buffalo sauce into the cheesy, creamy mix. Combine the ingredients by mixing with a fork. Set aside.
FOR THE TOPPING
- Into a bowl, measure in the breadcrumbs, garlic salt, and garlic salt. Mix thoroughly to combine all three ingredients. Set aside.
BACK TO THE CHICKEN BREASTS
- Spoon the creamy spread onto the chicken breasts. Use the spoon to evenly coat the top area of the chicken breasts with the delicious spread.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of topping over the coated chicken breasts.
- Place the buffalo chicken breasts in the oven to bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Once the crispy buffalo chicken breasts are out, let them sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature. It will allow the chicken to soak in more of the delicious flavors. Garnish with fresh or dry parsley and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can add pork rinds to the cream cheese mix for a light crunch.
- If the chicken breasts are thick, they will take more time in the oven to bake. So make sure to tenderize your chicken breasts until it is thin and flat.