Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe | How to BBQ Right
Are you ready for a mouthwatering and spicy buffalo chicken sandwich? In this recipe, we'll show you how to grill boneless skinless chicken thighs to perfection and then dip them in a flavorful buffalo sauce. We'll top them off with gooey pepper jack cheese and a creamy buffalo ranch sauce for an extra kick. Trust us, the dark meat of the chicken thighs is juicy and packed with flavor, making it the ideal choice for this sandwich. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for football season or any gathering with friends. So fire up the grill and get ready to enjoy a delicious and saucy sandwich that will surely be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients:
- boneless skinless chicken thighs
- hot barbecue rub
- salted butter
- hot sauce
- granulated garlic
- ground cayenne pepper
- red pepper flakes
- pepper jack cheese
- mini burger buns
- sour cream
- mayo
- milk
- ranch seasoning packet
- frank's dry seasoning
- pickles
- crispy jalapeno slices
Cooking steps:
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees.
- Season the boneless skinless chicken thighs with hot barbecue rub or your favorite chicken seasoning.
- Place the chicken thighs on a cooling rack on a sheet pan lined with foil.
- Grill the chicken thighs for about 30 minutes.
- In a small muffin pan, melt the butter and add hot sauce, granulated garlic, ground cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes to make the spicy buffalo sauce.
- Dunk each chicken thigh in the buffalo sauce and place them back on the rack.
- Top the chicken thighs with pepper jack cheese and let it melt.
- Toast the mini burger buns in the oven.
- Prepare the spicy ranch sauce by mixing sour cream, mayo, milk, ranch seasoning packet, hot sauce, and frank's dry seasoning.
- Spread the spicy ranch sauce on the bottom bun, add pickles, and place the grilled chicken thigh on top.
- Add crispy jalapeno slices for extra crunch and drizzle more spicy ranch sauce.
- Top with the bun and enjoy your delicious and spicy buffalo chicken sandwich!
