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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
These grilled buffalo chicken sandwiches are seriously SO good. Smoky, tangy, and juicy, the perfectly grilled buffalo chicken breasts are topped with a delicious slaw, making this sandwich hearty and satisfying. Full of bold flavors, this is an easy recipe to whip up for an easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 814 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Slaw
- 2 cups finely sliced purple cabbage (one small cabbage)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded carrots (2 to 3 carrots)
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced into half moons
- 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 green onions thinly sliced (green and white parts)
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
For the Chicken Sandwiches
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 Cheese slices
- 4 Brioche buns
- ranch or blue cheese dressing optional
- 1 tomato
Instructions
For the Slaw
- Combine the sliced cabbage with ½ teaspoon of salt and let it sit in a colander for 30 minutes or more.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, zest of the lemon, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the drained cabbage to a large bowl, then add the carrots, sliced red onion, green onions, and cilantro. Toss well with the mayonnaise mixture, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cup of Yum
For the Chicken Sandwiches
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken breasts into a bowl and pour buffalo sauce over top. Mix to fully coat the chicken. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to 400F or add some oil to coat a grill pan over medium heat on the stove.
- Place the chicken breasts onto the grill, smooth side down. Discard any leftover buffalo sauce.
- Grill the chicken breasts on direct heat for 12 to 16 minutes, depending on the size of the breasts, making sure to flip the chicken breasts at the halfway mark. If using a grill, keep the lid of the grill closed between flipping.
- A minute before you finish grilling, add the cheese and allow it to melt over the chicken.
- Remove the breasts from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for at least five minutes before serving. Meanwhile, toast the brioche buns and assemble the sandwiches with the slaw on top of the chicken breasts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
814kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
306mg
(102%)
Sodium
2413mg
(101%)
Potassium
1315mg
(38%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
12566IU
(251%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
261mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 814
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 814kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 306mg | 102% |
| Sodium | 2413mg | 101% |
| Potassium | 1315mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 12566IU | 251% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.