Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich Recipe

This spicy, tangy Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich is made with sliced deli chicken and hot sauce and ready in 10 minutes. The hot sauce and butter mixture coats the thin chicken slices before melting right into the pepper jack cheese. I make this whenever I crave wing flavors without the frying hassle.

Better Than Takeaway

I used to order a buffalo chicken sub from my local deli every week until I realized how easy it was to replicate. The trick I learned is gently warming the deli meat directly in the buffalo sauce.

If you just squirt cold sauce onto cold meat, the sandwich feels flat and soggy. Taking three minutes to heat the chicken in a pan completely changes the texture and flavor.

Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich Ingredients

• 1/2 lb thinly sliced deli chicken breast
• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 hoagie rolls, split
• 2 slices pepper jack cheese
• 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing
• 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich

1. Toast the rolls: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the split hoagie rolls face down for 2 minutes until golden, then set aside.
2. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat and whisk in the buffalo sauce until smooth and bubbling.
3. Warm the chicken: Add the deli chicken slices to the pan, tossing them gently in the sauce for 2 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
4. Melt the cheese: Divide the chicken into two piles in the skillet, top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese, and cover for 1 minute until melted.
5. Assemble the sandwich: Spread ranch dressing on the toasted rolls, add shredded lettuce, and carefully transfer the cheesy buffalo chicken onto the buns.

Recipe Tips

• Slice thickness: Ask the deli counter to shave the chicken thinly so it absorbs more of the buffalo sauce.
• Prevent soggy buns: Toasting the bread creates a barrier that stops the wet chicken mixture from soaking through the roll.
• Control the heat: Stir a spoonful of extra butter into the sauce if you prefer a milder sandwich.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich

Serve this sandwich with crispy potato chips or celery and carrot sticks to cool down the heat. A side of creamy potato salad also works well to balance the spicy buffalo sauce.

How To Store

Keep the sauced chicken and the buns stored in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat the chicken in a microwave or skillet before assembling a fresh sandwich.

FAQs

• Can I use turkey instead of chicken? Yes, deli turkey is an excellent substitute and absorbs the buffalo sauce just as effectively.
• What is the best buffalo sauce to use? A classic wing sauce offers the best tangy flavor, but any brand you prefer will work perfectly.
• Can I make this a cold sandwich? You can toss cold deli chicken in the sauce, but warming it improves the flavor and melts the cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Total Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 1850mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Protein: 30g

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Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich

Recipe by Emily Mitchell

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Total time

10

minutes

Buffalo Chicken Deli Meat Sandwich features spicy, creamy flavors combining deli chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese in just 10 minutes. This quick lunch is a fantastic way to satisfy a hot wing craving without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb thinly sliced deli chicken breast

• 1/4 cup buffalo sauce

• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 hoagie rolls, split

• 2 slices pepper jack cheese

• 2 tbsp ranch or blue cheese dressing

• 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions

• 1. Toast the rolls: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and toast the split hoagie rolls face down for 2 minutes until golden, then set aside.
• 2. Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat and whisk in the buffalo sauce until smooth and bubbling.
• 3. Warm the chicken: Add the deli chicken slices to the pan, tossing them gently in the sauce for 2 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
• 4. Melt the cheese: Divide the chicken into two piles in the skillet, top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese, and cover for 1 minute until melted.
• 5. Assemble the sandwich: Spread ranch dressing on the toasted rolls, add shredded lettuce, and carefully transfer the cheesy buffalo chicken onto the buns.