Spicy Buffalo Chicken Backs
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Backs are a rustic, flavor-packed dish made from chicken backs tossed in a classic hot sauce and butter mixture. The dish typically features chicken backs, a cayenne-based hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot), melted butter, and often a touch of vinegar or garlic for extra zing. Originating from Buffalo, New York, this dish is a variation of the famous Buffalo wings, using a more economical cut of chicken.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a keto-friendly option. It provides a good source of protein and healthy fats, with a rough calorie ballpark of 300-400 calories per serving, depending on the amount of butter and sauce used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Buffalo chicken backs are a testament to the resourcefulness of using less popular cuts of chicken, turning them into a flavorful and satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the high protein content from the chicken backs and the capsaicin in the hot sauce can boost metabolism and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
