I’m always looking for quick and easy meal prep ideas, and my Instant Pot is my new go-to for these gems! Though Frank’s isn’t truly “fix approved,” it’s a way that many of us can get our hot wing fix without going overboard. This 21 Day Fix Buffalo Chicken Bites recipe is delicious, easy to make, and can be used for meal prep, a quick dinner, or even an appetizer.
Buffalo wings are one of my very favorite meals, and I definitely miss eating them as much as I want to. But, as you know, eating them as much as I wanted to didn’t really work well for me so I’m changing my habits and cleaning things up a bit around here.
These Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Bites are the perfect thing to get rid of the wing craving with a super easy dinner recipe.
This recipe is 21 Day Fix friendly–that means it’s compatible with the 21 Day Fix eating plan. If you’re not on the plan, it just means that it’s a healthier recipe choice for your family.
Ingredients in 21 Day Fix Buffalo Chicken Bites:
2 lbs. (2 large breasts) partially defrosted chicken breast cut into strips (I’ve also used frozen chicken breasts, please see below)
1/2 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce (for coating)
Serves: 4 1R, 1tsp per serving
Directions:
1) Turn the Instant Pot to saute to melt the butter. When it is melted add in the chicken, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix the chicken so that each piece is seasoned.
I’ve also placed frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot, along with the other ingredients (minus butter), and cooked for 16 minutes. I cube the chicken after it’s cooked and continue with the recipe.
2) Add 1/2 cup hot sauce then stir the chicken so that it is coated.
3) Lock the lid into place and turn the steam valve to sealing. Using the manual setting cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. If your chicken is fully defrosted cook for 7 minutes. I used partially defrosted chicken because it is easier to cut. Release the pressure using the quick release method.
In a hurry? Drizzle warm sauce before serving and skip the last step!
4) Using tongs, remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush the chicken with the additional 1/4 cup hot sauce. Thicken the sauce by placing under the broiler for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and repeat on the other side. Let the chicken cool 5 minutes before serving. Goat cheese is tastes amazing spread on top.
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Bites
These 21 Day Fix Buffalo Chicken Bites will satisfy your craving! These Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Bites can be made from fresh or frozen chicken.
Ingredients
Ingredients in 21 Day Fix Buffalo Chicken Bites:
- 2 lbs . (2 large breasts) partially defrosted chicken breast cut into strips (I've also used frozen chicken breasts, please see below)
- 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tsp . cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp . salt
- 2 tbsp . butter
- 1 tsp . pepper
- 1/4 cup Franks Red Hot Sauce (for coating)
Instructions
Directions:
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Turn the Instant Pot to saute to melt the butter. When it is melted add in the chicken, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix the chicken so that each piece is seasoned.
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I've also placed frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot, along with the other ingredients (minus butter), and cooked for 16 minutes. I cube the chicken after it's cooked and continue with the recipe.
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Add 1/2 cup hot sauce then stir the chicken so that it is coated.
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Lock the lid into place and turn the steam valve to sealing. Using the manual setting cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. If your chicken is fully defrosted cook for 7 minutes. I used partially defrosted chicken because it is easier to cut. Release the pressure using the quick release method.
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In a hurry? Drizzle warm sauce before serving and skip the last step!
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Using tongs, remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush the chicken with the additional 1/4 cup hot sauce. Thicken the sauce by placing under the broiler for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and repeat on the other side. Let the chicken cool 5 minutes before serving. Goat cheese is tastes amazing spread on top.
Recipe Notes
Serves: 4 1R, 1tsp per serving
can you make it in the crockpot and would i have to alter any of the ingredients
Hi there! I haven’t made this in the crockpot, but I would try it for sure! I can’t think of any ingredients you would have to alter :)
Awesome!! How long would I cook it in the crockpot??
Brooke, I can’t give you an estimate on this because I haven’t done it. I’m sorry!
Do you use leftover sauce from the instant pot on the chicken, or do you use new 1/4 cup of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce? Also, when younsay “thicken the sauce” in the last step, do you mean it will thicken when broiled?
Hi there!! In the ingredient list is an extra 1/4C if sauce at the end, that’s what you use. And yes, the sauce will thicken under the broiler!