Get ready for a taste explosion with this grilled buffalo chicken recipe! Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, the chicken is wonderfully juicy and has all the flavor of your favorite wings.
Buffalo Chicken Breasts
Buffalo sauce and chicken go together like peas in a pod! Wonderfully tangy with a hint of spice, serve it with a blue cheese dip and you are in 7th heaven!
Impressive enough to serve to company and quick enough for an easy weeknight dinner.
If you love buffalo as much as me, be sure to check out my Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and Buffalo Wings Recipe.
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download nowWhy you will love this grilled buffalo chicken recipe!
- Easy: You just need a few simple ingredients to make this chicken dish and 5 minutes of prep time.
- Quick: This chicken is ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
- No marinading time: Lots of chicken recipes require some time to marinate, but these can go straight on the grill. They are perfect to cook on a whim!
How to make grilled buffalo chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Prep: Pre heat the grill.
- Combine: Mix together the seasonings and rub all over the breasts. Brush the buffalo sauce all over.
- Grill: Cook the chicken breasts on each side until cooked through.
- Serve: Brush more buffalo sauce on the chicken and serve with crumbled blue cheese, chopped green onion, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Can you bake these in the oven?
When the weather is good I love grilling chicken, but if you don’t have a grill, or it’s cold out you can either cook these on an indoor grill pan or bake them in the oven.
Follow the recipe as is, and then bake the chicken in a preheated oven at 375F for about 20 minutes.
Can you make this recipe with chicken thighs?
If you prefer chicken thighs, you absolutely can make this recipe with those instead. They will require a slightly longer cooking time compared to breasts and be sure they are cooked evenly on the grill.
What do you serve with buffalo chicken?
Other than a delicious blue cheese or ranch dip, (which I think is a must!) you can pair this chicken with lots of your favorite sides. It’s great with fries, potato salads, fresh salads and corn on the cob.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- To ensure that the chicken is cooked all the way through, use an instant read thermometer. When inserted, it should register at 165F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
More Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup buffalo hot sauce divided
- Crumbled blue cheese
- Chopped green onion
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small dish. Rub the spice mixture and olive oil over the chicken breasts. Then, generously brush the chicken with 1/2 cup of buffalo sauce, coating all sides.
- Place the chicken breasts on the grill and. After 6-8 minutes, flip the chicken breasts. Continue grilling for an additional 6-8 minutes.
- After grilling, clean the brush and add more buffalo sauce on the chicken. Serve the chicken with crumbled blue cheese, chopped green onion, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- To ensure that the chicken is cooked all the way through, use an instant read thermometer. When inserted, it should register at 165F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
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