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Buffalo Chicken

Juicy grilled chicken breasts brushed with spicy Buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese and green onion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • grill or indoor grill pan
  • Small Bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Tongs
  • Instant Read Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup Buffalo sauce divided (about 1/2 cup for brushing while grilling and remaining for finishing)
  • crumbled blue cheese for topping
  • chopped green onion for topping
  • ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375–450°F).
  • In a small bowl, mix the onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry, rub them with the olive oil, then evenly season both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Brush each chicken breast generously with about 1/2 cup of the Buffalo sauce, coating all sides.
  • Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook for 6–8 minutes without moving, then flip and cook another 6–8 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
  • After removing from the grill, brush the chicken with the remaining Buffalo sauce and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken if desired and serve topped with crumbled blue cheese, chopped green onion, and ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Notes

  • Cooking time depends on breast thickness.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure 165°F internal temperature.
  • Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Reserve sauce for brushing both before and after grilling.
  • Top with blue cheese and green onion to taste.