Description
There’s nothing more satisfying than a Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich—and this easy, go-to recipe is one you’ll come back to all summer long.
Just dust chicken breasts with a few pantry spices, grill until charred and juicy, and finish with a swipe of Homemade Buffalo Sauce. Serve on toasty brioche buns with a quick herby Greek Yogurt Ranch and your favorite sandwich toppers.
Less than 10 ingredients, totally fuss-free, and always delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 ½ – 2 pounds total), butterflied (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1 heaping teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 heaping teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil or high smoke point oil of choice
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- optional: 4 slices cheese of choice (e.g. pepper jack, white cheddar)
- 4 burger buns
- nonstick cooking spray
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Prepare the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling (about 450-500°F). Once hot, clean the grates well with a grill brush. (No outdoor grill? A grill pan over medium-high heat works great, too.)
- Prep the chicken and buffalo sauce for the grill: As the grill preheats, prep the chicken and sauce. Add the halved chicken breasts to a large bowl or baking dish. Season with 1 heaping teaspoon each garlic powder and smoked paprika, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, and ground black pepper to taste. Drizzle with avocado oil and toss to coat. Prepare homemade buffalo sauce as desired, or pour your preferred buffalo sauce into a small bowl, and set aside.
- Grill the buffalo chicken: Place the chicken on the grill. Close the lid and cook 4-5 minutes. Flip, then generously brush the cooked side with buffalo sauce. Close the lid and grill 3-4 minutes longer. Flip once more and brush the second side with sauce. Grill 1-2 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through. If using, top with sliced cheese to melt. Transfer the grilled chicken to a plate. Toast the buns, cut side down on the grill, for 30 seconds to 1 minute until golden brown.
- Serve: Build the buffalo chicken sandwiches on toasted brioche buns with lettuce, tomato, extra buffalo sauce and a drizzle of herby ranch yogurt. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftover grilled buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy leftovers cold or reheat in the microwave until warmed through and build a buffalo chicken sandwich as desired.