Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cutlets Recipe

Name: Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cutlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Olive oil, for greasing grill grates; 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank''s Hot Sauce); 3 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; Blue Cheese Slaw, recipe follows; 1 small (1 1/2 pound) head green cabbage; 1 small shallot, peeled; 1 large carrot, peeled; 4 ounces Danish blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup light sour cream; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for greasing grill grates
1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank''s Hot Sauce)
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Blue Cheese Slaw, recipe follows
1 small (1 1/2 pound) head green cabbage
1 small shallot, peeled
1 large carrot, peeled
4 ounces Danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2
Pound each chicken breast out to 1/4-inch thickness between 2 pieces of parchment paper.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Using a clean tea towel, oil the grill grates.
5
Grill the chicken on each side until golden and cooked through, for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
6
While the chicken is grilling, add the hot sauce, butter, paprika, apple cider vinegar, and garlic to a medium saucepan.
7
Place the pan on the grill grates and stir to melt all together.
8
Dip the chicken into the saucepan to coat and then grill for another minute on each side.
9
Remove the chicken from the grill and place on a platter.
10
Top each cutlet with some Bblue Ccheese Sslaw.
11
Using a large-holed grater attachment for a food processor, grate the cabbage, shallot, and carrot.
12
Add to a large serving bowl.
13
Mix together the blue cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, salt, and pepper together in a small small bowl.
14
Fold into the grated veggies and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
15
Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour to absorb flavors.
16
Can be made a 1 day in advance.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) chicken cutlets, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Olive oil, for greasing grill grates, 1/2 cup hot sauce (recommended: Frank''s Hot Sauce), and more.

Yes, Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cutlets 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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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Cutlets

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Variations & substitutions

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