Description
Sizzling buffalo chicken fries deliver a flavor explosion that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure excitement. Crispy fries loaded with spicy shredded chicken and drizzled with cool ranch create the ultimate comfort meal for game day or any casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5–6 pieces Chicken Thighs
- 2 cups Buffalo Sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 Favorite Crispy Fries
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1.5 tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 1.5 tablespoons Black Pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons Garlic Powder
- 2 teaspoons Cayenne Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1.25 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup + garnish Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- As needed Vegetable (Canola) Oil
- Chopped Chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fire up your charcoal grill to 375°F, establishing a two-zone cooking surface that allows for direct and indirect heat management.
- Massage 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil onto 5-6 chicken thighs, then generously coat with 1.5 tablespoons each of kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder, plus 2 teaspoons of cayenne powder.
- Prepare the blue cheese sauce by whisking 1.25 cups mayonnaise, ½ cup water, ½ cup buttermilk, ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Sear the seasoned chicken on the hot grill zone for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a deep golden-brown exterior that locks in delicious smoky flavors.
- Transfer chicken to the cooler grill zone, brush with buffalo sauce, and cover. Grill until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, approximately 10 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 3-4 minutes before slicing into bite-sized cubes.
- Spread your favorite crispy fries on a serving platter and sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded cheese evenly across the surface.
- Warm the cheese until it melts completely, either in the microwave or briefly under the broiler.
- Toss the chicken cubes with 1 cup of buffalo sauce for extra kick and layer over the melted cheese fries.
- Drizzle the prepared blue cheese sauce generously over the dish, then garnish with additional crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives.
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs for more flavor and juiciness compared to chicken breasts, which can dry out quickly on the grill.
- Test the buffalo sauce heat level before coating chicken, as some brands are much spicier than others and can overwhelm the dish.
- When creating two-zone grilling, leave enough space on the cool side to prevent flare-ups and ensure even cooking of the chicken.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature, as relying on visual cues alone can lead to undercooked or overcooked meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg