These Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser, combining the classic flavors of buffalo chicken with the convenience of a sandwich. The spicy and savory chicken is piled high on a soft bun, topped with crisp lettuce and tangy blue cheese dressing. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a game day snack. Get ready to indulge in this tasty, satisfying sandwich!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and melted butter.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them evenly with the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Grill the chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- While the chicken is resting, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
- Spread a dollop of the buffalo sauce mixture on the bottom bun.
- Place a grilled chicken breast on top of the sauce.
- Top the chicken with a lettuce leaf and a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese.
- Serve the buffalo chicken sandwiches immediately with additional buffalo sauce, if desired.
Interesting Facts
Buffalo sauce is named after the city of Buffalo, New York, where it was first created.
Buffalo chicken sandwiches are also known as buffalo chicken burgers.
The combination of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy blue cheese dressing is a classic flavor pairing.