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Keto Dinner

Buffalo Jack Chicken

If you're craving a dinner that brings bold heat without breaking your macros, this Buffalo Jack Chicken is a keeper. I often make this when I want that classic wing flavor but need a more substantial meal. The combination of spicy buffalo sauce, crisp bell peppers, and melty pepper jack cheese proves that keto eating never has to be boring.

10 min Prep time 35 min Cook time 45 min Total time 4 Servings 350 Calories
Buffalo Jack Chicken

Ingredients

  • skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • /2 cups hot chicken wing sauce
  • red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
  • slices pepperjack cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F. While it warms up, arrange the chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish and pour the hot wing sauce over them. Let them sit at room temperature, soaking in that tangy flavor. Once the oven is hot, slide the dish in and bake for 20 minutes. The sauce will start to bubble and the chicken will turn opaque. After 20 minutes, pull the dish out and scatter the red and yellow bell pepper strips over the chicken. Lay a slice of pepper jack cheese on top of each breast, letting it drape over the peppers. Return to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes. The cheese should be fully melted and lightly golden, and the chicken juices will run clear with no pink in the center. I usually let it rest for 5 minutes before serving—that quick rest keeps everything juicy.

Chef's Tip

I always pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating; this ensures they cook evenly and stay juicy.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave to keep the chicken moist and the cheese melty.

Variation Tips

Serve over a bed of cauliflower rice to soak up the extra buffalo sauce, or swap the pepper jack for sharp cheddar if you prefer a milder cheese. Adding a side of celery sticks with ranch dressing gives it that classic wing-night feel without the carbs.

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