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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Aubree

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

These sandwiches are a fun twist on classic buffalo wings without the mess! Tender chicken coated in a buttery buffalo sauce is tucked into soft buns and topped with creamy dressing and crisp veggies
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Calories: 413
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6 oz Packages Pre-cooked Southwestern Chicken Strips
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 4 tbsp Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (or mild buffalo sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Optional
  • 4 Hoagie Rolls or Brioche Buns
  • 1 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in hot sauce, barbecue sauce, and chili powder.
  2. Add chicken strips to the sauce and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until heated through and coated.
  3. Spoon chicken onto bun bottoms (allow excess sauce to drip off). Top with lettuce and a drizzle of dressing. Add bun tops and serve warm.

Notes

Alternative Options

  • Gluten-Free: Use GF buns or lettuce wraps.
  • Dairy-Free: Swap butter for olive oil and use DF ranch dressing.
  • Vegetarian: Substitute chicken with crispy tofu or chickpea patties.
  • Slider Version: Use mini buns for little hands.