Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches are saucy, smoky, and perfect for an easy low-effort weeknight dinner! See the "Notes" section of this recipe card for alternative cooking methods if you don't own a grill.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank's brand), plus more for brushing
- 2 tablespoons honey
- brioche buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
- cheese slices, like havarti or pepperjack
Slaw
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced
- 6 pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt
- freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
For the sandwiches:
- Using a flat meat tenderizer, pound the chicken out to an even thickness (about 3/4 of an inch). If your chicken breasts are really large, cut them in half so that they fit on the buns.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, salt, seasonings, buffalo sauce, and honey. Add the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. If you're using an outdoor grill, make sure to clean and oil the grill grates really well. If you're using an indoor grill pan, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of high-heat oil. Grill the chicken for 5 minutes on the first side, flip, and brush liberally with buffalo sauce while the other side cooks for another 5 minutes. Flip again and brush the other side with sauce. Add the cheese and allow it to melt over the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the grill after it's cooked through and transfer to a plate. Toast the brioche buns and then assemble the sandwiches with extra mayo (if desired) sliced tomato, the chicken, and slaw.
For the slaw:
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the lettuce and toss well. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Mix in the lettuce right before serving and season to taste with salt and pepper. Use right away.
Notes
Alternative cooking methods:
Indoor grill pan - Follow the same steps for grilling the chicken outside, but from the comfort of your kitchen.
Air Fryer - Preheat your air fryer to 400 F and then spray the basket with nonstick spray. Cook the chicken for 10 minutes, then brush with sauce all over, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Oven - Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick spray. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and brush liberally with sauce, then broil on high for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
