Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe

This tender, spicy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is made with chicken breasts and hot sauce, ready in 30 minutes. Watching the freshly pulled meat soak up that warm, rich buttery coating makes my mouth water every time. I rely on this quick meal whenever I need a bold dinner.

Better Than Takeaway

I used to always order buffalo chicken at local pubs, assuming the sauce was too complex to make at home. I was genuinely surprised when I learned it only takes a few basic ingredients.

My biggest mistake early on was pouring cold sauce over hot meat. Melting the butter and hot sauce together first ensures the chicken gets completely and evenly coated.

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 4 brioche buns
• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

How To Make Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

1. Cook the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a pot of salted boiling water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
2. Shred the meat: Remove the chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to pull the meat apart into fine shreds.
3. Make the sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Coat the chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the warm sauce, tossing until it absorbs the liquid completely.
5. Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the brioche buns, spread dressing on the bottom half, top with the saucy chicken, and finish with lettuce.

Recipe Tips

• Use warm sauce: Melting the butter with the hot sauce helps the mixture cling to the meat perfectly without separating.
• Shred while hot: Chicken pulls apart much easier and finer when it is fresh out of the cooking liquid.
• Toast the buns: A toasted brioche bun prevents the spicy juices from making the bread soggy.

What To Serve With Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Crispy sweet potato fries or thick-cut onion rings are the perfect side for these spicy sandwiches. A crunchy celery and carrot stick platter with extra ranch dressing also provides a cooling contrast.

How To Store

Keep the leftover shredded meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cooled chicken for up to 3 months, thawing overnight before reheating gently on the stove.

FAQs

Can I use a rotisserie chicken? Yes, you can skip the boiling step and simply shred a store-bought rotisserie chicken. Just warm the meat directly in the heated hot sauce mixture.

How do I make it less spicy? Reduce the buffalo sauce by half and substitute the difference with mild barbecue sauce or extra melted butter.

What is the best bread to use? Brioche or potato buns are ideal because they are soft but sturdy enough to hold the wet, saucy meat.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sodium: 1200mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28g
• Protein: 32g

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Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Recipe by Emily Mitchell

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

This Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwich features tender, spicy pulled chicken breasts tossed with a rich butter and hot sauce blend. Ready in just 30 minutes, it is an incredibly easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 4 brioche buns

• 1/4 cup blue cheese or ranch dressing

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

• Cook the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a pot of salted boiling water and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
• Shred the meat: Remove the chicken to a cutting board and use two forks to pull the meat apart into fine shreds.
• Make the sauce: In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the buffalo sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
• Coat the chicken: Add the shredded chicken to the warm sauce, tossing until it absorbs the liquid completely.
• Assemble the sandwiches: Toast the brioche buns, spread dressing on the bottom half, top with the saucy chicken, and finish with lettuce.