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High protein low carb baked buffalo chicken thighs
25 mins
A spicy and savory low-carb dinner featuring tender chicken thighs baked over a bed of broccoli and shallots. The meal is finished with a drizzle of buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing for a classic flavor profile with a healthy twist.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Broccoli florets
- Shallots (sliced into rings)
- Olive oil
- Greek yogurt (used in the marinade)
- Apple cider vinegar
- **Seasonings & Sauce:**
- Salt and pepper
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Sazón
- Red pepper flakes
- Buffalo hot sauce
- Blue cheese (or ranch) dressing
Instructions
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1 In a bowl, marinate the chicken thighs with olive oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, sazón, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, a dollop of Greek yogurt, and buffalo sauce.
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2 Place cleaned broccoli florets in a baking dish and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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3 Intersperse sliced shallot rings among the broccoli.
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4 Lay the marinated chicken thighs on top of the broccoli and shallots.
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5 Bake in a toaster oven or conventional oven at 375°F (190°C) until the chicken is fully cooked.
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6 Once out of the oven, drizzle with additional buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing before serving.