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three grilled buffalo chicken breasts on a grey dish with green onion on top

30-Minute Grilled Buffalo Chicken

Prepare yourself for a flavor explosion with this grilled buffalo chicken dish! The chicken is delightfully moist and flavorful, and it's ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground chili

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Start by heating the grill to high heat.
  • Combine the dry ingredients with salt, pepper, and olive oil and rub both sides of the chicken using a clean brush.
    3 chicken breasts rubbed with spices on a grey dish alongside a brush
  • Brush the chicken thoroughly with ½ cup buffalo sauce, covering both sides.
    3 chicken breasts rubbed with buffalo sauce
  • Put the chicken in the fridge for about 5 minutes to let it absorb the flavors.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook until done. Flip the chicken breasts after 6 minutes. Continue grilling for another 6 minutes.
    a close-up of three grilled chicken breasts on grey dish
  • After grilling, clean the brush and top the chicken with extra buffalo sauce. homemade mayo sauce, chopped green onion, and ranch or blue cheese dressing should accompany the chicken.

NOTES

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper before brushing it with the sauce.
  • As you cook the meat and the sauce drops over the flames, keep an eye out for flare-ups.
  • To avoid salmonella infection, use a clean brush to apply the conserved sauce after the meat has finished cooking.
  • Remove any sauce that has come into contact with uncooked chicken.
  • Cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165F/74C at all times.
  • The cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the chicken.
  • Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1478mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword buffalo, chicken, grilled buffalo chicken
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