Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Main Dish Buffalo Chicken Buffalo-Butter Chicken Bites 5.0 (3) 3 Reviews These Buffalo-butter chicken bites are a boneless, bite-size version of classic Buffalo wings, complete with fresh veggies and a creamy dressing for dipping. We love using juicy, tender chicken thighs for this recipe, but chicken breast or tenders will work well too. Buffalo-style hot sauce brings a tangy kick but often packs a significant amount of sodium as well. If you’re watching your salt intake, compare nutrition labels and opt for a sauce with the least amount of sodium. By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 12, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Buffalo-style hot sauce and honey create a flavorful balance of spicy and sweet in this dish. Chicken provides protein, which can help you feel full for longer.These versatile bites pair well with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 4 tablespoons Buffalo-style hot sauce, divided 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons cider vinegar Blue cheese or ranch dressing, carrot sticks and celery sticks, for serving Directions Toss chicken, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, oil, and salt together in a large bowl until evenly coated; cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Position oven rack in top third of oven; preheat broiler. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Broil until lightly browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from oven; discard any excess liquid. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Meanwhile, combine butter, honey and the remaining 3 tablespoons hot sauce in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the hot sauce mixture to a small bowl. Add the cooked chicken to the saucepan; toss until evenly coated. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Arrange the chicken mixture in a single layer on the same baking sheet. Broil until glossy and browned in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers 165°F, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven; brush with the reserved 2 tablespoons hot sauce mixture. Transfer to a platter. Serve with blue cheese (or ranch) dressing, carrots and celery. Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jasmine Smith, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Recipe developed by Jasmine Smith EatingWell.com, April 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 143 Calories 9g Fat 2g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 5 to 6 pieces Calories 143 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Total Sugars 2g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 14g 28% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 77mg 26% Vitamin A 29µg Vitamin C 5mg 6% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 1mg 4% Folate 3µg Vitamin K 2µg Sodium 321mg 14% Calcium 7mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 14mg 3% Potassium 165mg 4% Zinc 1mg 10% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.