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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese Coleslaw Recipe

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  • Author: Mary
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese Coleslaw offers a perfect balance of spicy, tangy buffalo flavors and creamy, crunchy coleslaw. Tender chicken cutlets are grilled with smoky paprika seasoning and slathered in vibrant buffalo sauce, then topped with a rich blue cheese coleslaw for a deliciously satisfying sandwich perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend barbecue.

Ingredients

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Blue Cheese Coleslaw

  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Chicken and Sandwich

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 large chicken breasts (cut into 4 cutlets)
  • 4 burger buns

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough to properly sear and cook the chicken cutlets evenly.
  2. Prepare Blue Cheese Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar until well combined to create a creamy blue cheese dressing.
  3. Make the Coleslaw: Add the finely shredded cabbage to a large bowl along with the blue cheese dressing. Toss thoroughly to coat all the cabbage in the mixture. Set aside while you cook the chicken.
  4. Mix Dry Seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the kosher salt and smoked paprika to create the spice mixture for the chicken cutlets.
  5. Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Place chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and carefully slice each breast in half horizontally to make a total of four thin cutlets. Transfer the cutlets to a clean plate.
  6. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle the paprika and salt mixture evenly over both sides of each chicken cutlet, ensuring full coverage for balanced flavor.
  7. Grill Chicken – First Side: Place the seasoned chicken cutlets on the preheated grill. Cook for 4 minutes to develop a nice char and begin cooking through.
  8. Grill Chicken – Second Side & Sauce: Flip the chicken cutlets and use a brush or back of a spoon to coat the grilled side with buffalo sauce. Cook for another 4 minutes.
  9. Coat Other Side & Finish Cooking: Flip the chicken cutlets again and spread buffalo sauce on the newly exposed side. Cook for 1 minute.
  10. Final Flip and Cook: Flip chicken one more time and cook for an additional minute until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, totaling about 10 minutes of cooking time. Remove from grill and transfer to a plate.
  11. Rest the Chicken: Brush additional buffalo sauce on both sides of the chicken cutlets. Cover loosely and let rest for 5 minutes to lock in juices.
  12. Toast the Buns (Optional): While the chicken rests, toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-3 minutes until golden and slightly crispy.
  13. Assemble the Sandwich: Place a buffalo chicken cutlet on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top generously with a serving of blue cheese coleslaw, then finish with the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add more buffalo sauce or serve with hot sauce on the side.
  • Make sure to slice chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking.
  • Letting the chicken rest after grilling helps keep it juicy.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute burger buns with gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.
  • Blue cheese can be omitted or replaced with a vegan cheese for dietary preferences.

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