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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches are saucy, smoky, and perfect for an easy low-effort weeknight dinner! Juicy grilled buffalo-sauced chicken breast on toasty brioche buns with a crunchy slaw is the perfect sandwich. Make these for your next backyard BBQ or game day!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Grilled 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

Grilled Buffalo Chicken

  • 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.

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.