Buffalo Chicken Sub Recipe

Name: Buffalo Chicken Sub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Salt and ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 cup your favorite wing sauce, such as Frank's RedHot; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; One 36-inch fresh French loaf; 1 cup blue cheese crumbles; Homemade Ranch Dressing, recipe follows; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, minced; 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave syrup; 1/3 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup your favorite wing sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
One 36-inch fresh French loaf
1 cup blue cheese crumbles
Homemade Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh dill, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the vegetable oil.
4
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with some salt and pepper, the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne.
5
Sear both sides of the chicken in the skillet until golden, about 4 minutes.
6
Add in the wing sauce, bring to a simmer and finish off in the oven until the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
7
Let cool, and then pull the meat with your hands.
8
Adjust the seasoning if necessary and place back in the oven at BROIL until crusty and caramelized on top, about 4 minutes.
9
In a bowl, the combine carrots, celery and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
10
Mix until combined.
11
Cut the French loaf horizontally.
12
Place an even layer of blue cheese crumbles on the bottom, then the chicken and then the veggies.
13
Serve with a side of Homemade Ranch Dressing.
14
Mix the mayonnaise, buttermilk, garlic, dill, honey, salt, mustard and pepper in a bowl.
15
Store in an airtight container.

1422

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Salt and ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Chicken Sub falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Buffalo Chicken Sub

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Variations & substitutions

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