This Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich<\/strong> delivered on all cylinders. Perfectly grilled tender chicken, homemade buffalo sauce and pickled red onion made for a perfect lunch. I love a good spicy chicken sandwich<\/em>, and unlike the deep fried options, this one was light, better and straight up delicious. Simple ingredients, easy to make delicious chicken sandwich<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Looking for more grilled sandwich inspiration then check out my marinated grilled spicy chicken sandwich<\/a> or a fan favorite the smoked and shredded Italian beef sandwich<\/a>. <\/p>\n The spicy chicken sandwich has been a popular growing menu item at a lot of fast food restaurants. Each having it\u2019s unique taste and heat level, people are loving this trend. As am I! Most are deep fried in buttermilk batter creating a crispy outer layer and tender meat. I\u2019ve made a few spicy chicken recipes from a classic fried chicken sandwich <\/a>to a jerk chicken sandwich<\/a> using grilled shredded meat. Different cooking techniques, different spices and all delicious food.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with flavor and heat levels. Food should never be boring<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For this shredded buffalo chicken sandwich<\/strong>, I decided to grill a whole chicken by spatchcocking it. <\/p>\n If you are short on time and need to whip up a quick lunch or dinner, get a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and shred it. <\/p>\n Also, cooking for 1-2 people, grill some chicken breasts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n To start, cut out the backbone from the chicken with sheers or a sharp knife. This process of spatchcocking or butterflying will allow the chicken to cook more evenly and quickly. Press down hard on the breast bone to break it so the chicken can lay nice and flat. Pat the entire chicken dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n Next, generously season the outside of the chicken with Dad\u2019s Sweet BBQ rub.<\/a> Pull up the skin around the breast and season inside adding more flavor to the meat. Make sure to get all sides.<\/p>\n Preheat the\u00a0grill<\/a>\u00a0to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat.\u00a0 Place the chicken skin side up and cook until the breast registers an internal temperature of 160 degrees.\u00a0 Total cook time should be around 45 minutes depending on the side of the bird. Move the grilled chicken to the direct side over the coals just shy of 160 degrees to get the skin nice and crispy.<\/p>\n Remove it from the grill and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. This is a very important step in this process. During the rest period, the chicken will start to cool down and the cooking process will stop. The juices will redistribute inside the meat, giving you a much better final product. It will also bring up the final temp on the chicken to 165 degrees.<\/p>\n Can\u2019t have a shredded buffalo chicken sandwich<\/strong> without the buffalo sauce. Homemade buffalo sauce is probably the easiest sauce you will ever make! 3 ingredients will change your life. OK maybe not, but you\u2019ll be making it a lot more.<\/p>\n In a saucepan, add Franks hot sauce, a stick of butter, white vinegar and garlic powder. Mix and simmer the ingredients over low heat until the sauce starts to bubble and thickens. <\/p>\n Use this sauce on grilled chicken wings<\/a>, loaded potato fries, or buffalo chicken meatballs<\/a>.<\/p>\n I get asked a lot on how to make pickled onion.\u00a0 The process is very simple.\u00a0 Start off by slicing an entire red onion.\u00a0 Place the sliced pieces into a mason jar.\u00a0 Next, in a sauce pan, bring to a boil, water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns and crushed red pepper. Pour the mixture into the mason jar and seal shut.\u00a0 Set aside for it to cool off while the pulled pork is still smoking.<\/p>\n When the grilled spatchcock chicken has rested, using heat resistant gloves, start shredding the bird. <\/p>\n Place the meat into a large bowl and pour in the buffalo sauce. Mix the ingredients together.<\/p>\n Scoop out a large handful of the shredded buffalo chicken<\/strong> onto a toasted bun, add some of the pickled red onion and enjoy!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blue cheese sauce or ranch are the perfect paring for a buffalo chicken sandwich. The creaminess mellows our the heat of the sauce making it enjoyable for the everyone.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Personally, I found Franks hot sauce to be the perfect hot sauce ingredient for a homemade buffalo sauce. It\u2019s a milder heat with a good balance of cayenne pepper and vinegar. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n To start, cut out the backbone from the chicken with sheers or a sharp knife. Press down hard on the breast bone to break it so the chicken can lay nice and flat. Pat the entire chicken dry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Season the outside of the chicken with a sweet BBQ rub. Pull up the skin around the breast and season the inside adding more flavor to the meat. Make sure to get all sides.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Preheat the grill to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Grill the chicken until the breast registers an internal temperature of 160 degrees.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Remove it from the grill and let it rest for10-15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n To make the buffalo sauce: in a saucepan, add Franks hot sauce, a stick of butter and garlic powder. Simmer the ingredients over low heat until the sauce thickens. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n To make pickled onion: slice the entire red onion and move the sliced pieces into a mason jar.\u00a0 In a sauce pan, bring to a boil, water, white vinegar, and peppercorns. Pour the mixture into the mason jar and seal shut.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Using heat resistant gloves, shred the chicken. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Place the meat into a large bowl and pour in the buffalo sauce. Mix the ingredients together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Toast the buns and assemble the shredded buffalo chicken sandwich. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Calories: <\/span>564<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>28<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Protein: <\/span>29<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fat: <\/span>37<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>16<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span>6<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Trans Fat: <\/span>1<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>136<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>1533<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Potassium: <\/span>388<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>2<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>4<\/span>g<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin A: <\/span>788<\/span>IU<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Vitamin C: <\/span>5<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Calcium: <\/span>145<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span> | <\/span>Iron: <\/span>5<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"shredded](\"https:\/\/grillinwithdad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/buffalo-chicken-featured-1200x1200.jpg\"\/)
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Ingredient List for Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.<\/h2>\n
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How to spatchcock a chicken<\/h2>\n
Recipe Tip<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow to grill the perfect spatchcock chicken<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow to make homemade buffalo sauce.<\/h2>\n
How to make pickled onions.<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nAssemble the Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.<\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\nFrequently Asked Questions:<\/h2>\n
Delicious Grilled Sandwich Inspiration:<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n
Pickled Red Onion Ingredients<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Buffalo Sauce Ingredients<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nMake sure to rest the chicken before shredding.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n