Hot Honey Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich

A 10 minute, crushable sandwich.

2 servings
10 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

The chicken

  • Chicken Breasts
    2
  • Salt
    a sprinkle
  • Cooking oil
    a drizzle

Hot honey buffalo sauce

  • Hot Sauce
    60 g3 parts
  • Mayonnaise
    20 g1 part
  • Hot honey
    10 g1/2 part

Remaining sandwich components

  • Sandwich buns
    2
  • Pickles, thinly sliced
  • Lettuce, thinly sliced
  • Tomatoes, thinly sliced

Method

Step 1: Prep the chicken & start searing

Thin out or butterfly the chicken breasts with a knife until they are an even thickness. Generously cover them with an even sprinkle of salt.

  • If you have the time, these ahead of time for up to 24 hours.

Set a griddle or pan over high heat. Once the pan is ripping hot, add a drizzle of oil and place the chicken breast down to .

  • While those develop some color, mix the sauce.

Step 2: Emulsify the sauce

Add the hot sauce, mayo, and hot honey to a jar or container that seals. Close it and shake vigorously until well combined and . Taste and adjust if needed.

Step 3: Finish the chicken

Check back on the chicken breasts. Once one side has developed a nice sear and some color, flip the breast over.

  • Continue searing until their temperature reaches 155°F/68°C. Thinned-out chicken breasts should take around 5-7 minutes to reach this temp.

Prep or gather any remaining toppings for the sandwich.

Step 4: Assemble & serve

Optionally toast the buns, then start assembling each sandwich: Spread a spoonful of the buffalo sauce on the bottom bun, followed by the pickled, tomatoes, and then a mound of lettuce.

In a separate bowl, coat the chicken breasts with the remaining sauce. Add each coated chicken breast to the assembled sandwiches and close with the top bun. Enjoy.

“I had never made this recipe before cooking it live on the Cook Well channel, but it turned out great!”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

PER SANDWICH
Calories484
31g
18g
51g

FAQ

What kind of hot sauce works best in this recipe?

Any acidic, red hot sauce can be used like Franks (the classic option), Crystal, Cholula, or your favorite hot sauce.

What if I don’t have hot honey?

Hot honey brings and to the sauce. You could substitute regular honey with a sprinkle of cayenne or chili powder to taste.