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Recipes

Grilled Hot Chicken Sandwich

With a cook time of 30 minutes or less, our grilled hot chicken sandwich is a win for everyone!

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Cooking for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 whole jalapeño (with seeds)
  • garlic powder (to taste)
  • red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha

Brine

  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp. red pepper flakes

Sauce

  • 3 sticks unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp. Scotch bonnet powder
  • 3 tbsp. sriracha
  • .5 cup chicken stock

To serve

  • 4 buns (your preference)

1 Food Prep

Create a brine for your chicken the night before to help the meat stay moist. Boil 2 cups of water and seasonings (cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, jalapeño). Add 8 cups of additional water and boneless chicken thighs. Brine overnight.

Remove your chicken thighs from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Now, coat both sides of your chicken with sriracha as a binder for your seasonings. Coat your chicken thighs liberally with red pepper flakes, cayenne and garlic powder.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets

Method: Two-Zone Method

Temp: 375°F (Medium Heat)

3 The Cook

  • When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
  • Grill your chicken for 5–7 minutes, turning it regularly for an even cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. If the outside of your chicken starts to overcook before reaching the internal temperature, move it to the cooler side of the grate.
  • Once the internal temperature is reached, remove your chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain the moisture.
  • While your chicken is resting, mix together your sauce ingredients in a small grill-safe saucepan on the grill.
  • Once your sauce is warmed, build your sandwich by drizzling the chicken thighs with sauce and placing on your buns.
Reviews
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5 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Great recipe to try. Family and friends will love it. Tasty and moist
Date published: 2023-11-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Grilled Hot Chicken Sandwich Saw this and had to try it, so I made, with a couple of my own special ingredients and I must say, this recipe is my favorite so far, this is the one that's easier to make, and the entire family can enjoy, mine sure did! I totally think this recipe should win, thanks!
Date published: 2023-08-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from SPICY! I like spicy food so I gave this a try and I will say that it had my nose running lol. If you are sensitive to spice be careful but if you're into it then you'll love this recipe!
Date published: 2023-08-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Hard to miss Grilled chicken is a healthy choice for dining and this recipe is delicious. Whether adding condiments or lettuce/tomato/bacon, it's spot on :)
Date published: 2023-05-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Pretty good recipe Seen the video and decided to give it a try for myself went through all the ingredients you needed from here and within 30 min had some pretty delicious sandwiches, I would definitely recommend giving this a try.
Date published: 2022-05-11
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