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We love to grill and this Grilled Buffalo Chicken Recipe is so easy but really packs a ton of buffalo flavor. Each bite is tender and delicious. If you love buffalo chicken, this grilled chicken is a must try.
Our family never gets tired of buffalo chicken so everyone was super excited when I made Grilled Buffalo Chicken. We just love that delicious flavor of buffalo wing sauce flavor.
From Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders, BBQ Chicken Recipe, Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers, Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta and Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe to Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring Recipe and Buffalo Chicken Wonton Cups Recipe, we love it ALL! The flavor is incredible and it is just so easy.
What's in this post: Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Why This Recipe Works
If you have tried our Buffalo Chicken Wings then you are going to love this buffalo chicken. The chicken cooks quickly on the grill and we have used the chicken to top our buffalo chicken salad, buffalo chicken wrap or make a buffalo chicken sandwich.
This recipe is made with only 3 ingredients which makes it budget friendly and the perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Ranch Dressing Dry Packet – Make your own with this Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe.
- Buffalo Sauce – Feel free to use store bought, but we think you will love this Homemade Buffalo Sauce Recipe.
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Change Meat – This recipe will also work great with skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks or wings or even pork chops.
- Seasoning – You can even added seasoning the ranch dry mix if you prefer. Add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, kosher salt and garlic powder.
How to Make Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Step 1 – Place boneless skinless chicken breasts, ranch dressing packet, and buffalo sauce in a freezer bag.
Step 2 – Marinade at least one hour.
Step 3 – Remove from the bag and place on the grill.
Step 4 – Cook on high heat for 2 minutes per side, flip and then turn to medium heat. Cook until chicken is cooked through. About 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Add a Glaze – If you like spicy, you can even brush extra buffalo sauce (not from the marinade) on the chicken right before removing from the grill.
- Cooking Chicken – Cooking time will vary when grilling you chicken. We recommend cooking chicken that about the same size so they cook evenly. Make sure to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken to ensure it is fully cooked. The internal temperature should 165 degrees.
Serving Suggestions
This buffalo chicken goes perfectly with any side dish recipes. These are some of our favorites.
- Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- Easy Parmesan Pasta – Only 4 Ingredients!
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- See Best Grilled Chicken Sides for more ideas.
I also like to put out blue cheese dressing and ranch dressing for dipping. The chicken is amazing alone but my kiddos love dipping sauces.
Ways to Use Up Leftover Grilled Chicken
This chicken is so delicious that you will want to have leftovers. We actually grill extra so we can have leftovers! See Leftover Grilled Chicken Recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The secret to grilling the best chicken is took it over high heat for about 2-3 minutes and then move to indirect heat to finish cooking. Watch chicken closely so you do not overcook it.
This buffalo chicken recipe is family friendly. The chicken is not spicy so even my kids enjoy eating it. Adding the glaze at the end of grilling the chicken, can make the chicken a little spicy. If you like it spicy add more glaze.
Yes, this grilled chicken recipe works great in the oven. Place the chicken breast in a baking dish after it has marinaded in the buffalo sauce. Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Store leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container and place in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
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If you make this Grilled Buffalo Chicken Recipe, please leave us a comment. We love to hear from you.
Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing dry packet
- 2 cup buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Place chicken, ranch dressing packet, and buffalo sauce in a freezer bag.
- Marinade at least one hour.
- Remove from the bag and place on the grill.
- Cook on high heat for 2 minutes, flip and then turn to medium heat.
- Cook until chicken is cooked through. About 20 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Seriously my favorite! It’s a weekly menu item!
Delicious! I only had Red Hot so I used that instead and WOW! My pickiest eater even had seconds. Thank you for such an amazing, easy recipe!