Buffalo chicken tails
Buffalo chicken tails are a popular bar snack or appetizer made from chicken tail tips coated in a spicy, tangy Buffalo-style sauce. The dish typically features chicken tails, hot sauce (like cayenne-based), butter or oil, and seasonings, and is a staple in American pub cuisine, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates, providing a rich source of energy and key nutrients like iron and B vitamins. A typical serving of about 4-5 tails (roughly 100g) contains approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
Per 4-5 chicken tails (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chicken tails, often overlooked, are prized for their high fat-to-meat ratio, which makes them exceptionally flavorful when fried or baked and tossed in Buffalo sauce. Nutritionally, they are a concentrated source of collagen and healthy fats, though they should be enjoyed in moderation due to their calorie density.
