4 Ingredient Buffalo Cheesy Crusted Chicken

ByLeah Keller

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A delicious and easy recipe! I have 2 choices just in case that you do not like buffalo sauce, choose another sauce! YUMMY! “4 Ingredient Buffalo Cheesy Crusted Chicken”

buffalo cheesy crusted chicken on a plate

OH MY YUM! That is what you will definitely say after you try this chicken! This recipe only has 4 simple ingredients that you can purchase from any local supermarket.

Plus, if you do not like a buffalo sauce, then choose another sauce. Because, the grocery stores are full of a variety of sauces to choose from.

Is this fried chicken keto friendly?

This recipe can simply be made keto by exchanging the panko bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds. Plus, your local grocery store will have keto-friendly sauces to choose from.

What is in a buffalo cheesy crusted chicken recipe? (scroll down for the full printable recipe card)

  • chicken – choose either boneless skinless chicken breasts or I chose boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Panko bread crumbs
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • buffalo sauce or choose any of your favorite sauces

What kind of chicken can I fry up for this recipe?

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • chicken legs
  • chicken thighs

How do I make buffalo cheesy crusted chicken? (scroll down for a full printable recipe card)

  1. Take a large skillet and place it over medium high heat
  2. Pour 1/2 inch of either vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil into the pan.
  3. Take a large bowl and add the panko bread crumbs and the shredded cheese and combine
  4. To another bowl add the buffalo sauce or choice of sauce
  5. Dredge the chicken into the sauce and then into the bread crumb and cheese mixture
  6. Once the oil is hot add a single layer of breaded chicken to the skillet
  7. When the one side is a golden brown, take a spatula or fork and turn the chicken
  8. Cooking the chicken until it is golden brown on the other side and reaches a temperature of 165 degrees f.
  9. Place the cooked chicken onto a plate layered with paper towels to absorb any excess grease
Yield: 6-8 servings

4 Ingredient Buffalo Cheesy Crusted Chicken

buffalo cheesy crusted chicken on a plate
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Easy and delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lb family pack of boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups of buffalo sauce or your favorite sauce
  • 2 cups Panko bread crums
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Choose either vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Take a large skillet and place it over medium high heat
  2. Pour 1/2 inch of either vegetable oil, canola oil or avocado oil into the pan.
  3. Take a large bowl and add the panko bread crumbs and the shredded cheese and combine
  4. To another bowl add the buffalo sauce or choice of sauce
  5. Dredge the chicken into the sauce and then into the bread crumb and cheese mixture
  6. Once the oil is hot add a single layer of breaded chicken to the skillet
  7. When the one side is a golden brown, take a spatula or fork and turn the chicken
  8. Cooking the chicken until it is golden brown on the other side and reaches a temperature of 165 degrees f.
  9. Place the cooked chicken onto a plate layered with paper towels to absorb any excess grease
© Leah Keller

What can I serve with my fried chicken?

  • smashed potatoes or creamed potatoes
  • cole slaw
  • baked beans
  • green beans
  • fried okra
  • garden salad
  • pasta salad
  • potato salad
  • mac and cheese
  • corn of the cob
  • any of your favorite vegetables

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