Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches can be prepared on the grill, a Blackstone griddle, or in a large skillet.
This simple dinner balances sweet, savory, spicy, and bright citrus notes from fresh lemon for a satisfying, flavor-packed sandwich.
How to make Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Start by seasoning 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or thin-cut chicken breasts with kosher salt, black pepper, and your preferred seasoning blend. Keep the seasoning simple so the honey, lemon, and buffalo flavors shine.
Preheat your grill, Blackstone griddle, or a large skillet over medium heat. If using a griddle or skillet, add a light coating of cooking oil; it’s not needed for a gas grill with proper heat.
Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes total, flipping a few times for even color and doneness. During the last half of cooking, brush on buffalo sauce, drizzle hot honey, and squeeze fresh lemon over both sides of the chicken for a bright, sweet-heat finish.
Finish each piece with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of hot honey to taste.
This chicken is substantial enough to be a meal on its own, but it makes a fantastic sandwich.
Near the end of cooking, add a slice of cheese to each chicken piece to melt—Colby Jack is used here, but cheddar, pepper jack, or your favorite melting cheese will work.
Toast the buns cut-side down for about a minute until lightly golden and warm.
Assemble the sandwiches with the cheesy chicken, shredded lettuce, and pickles. Add extra buffalo sauce, hot honey, and a final squeeze of lemon if you like more heat, sweetness, or brightness.
These sandwiches are delicious and a little messy—have napkins handy!
These Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are so delicious, just serve with a few napkins 😉
If you like Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, you might also like these recipes…
Chimichurri Steak Breakfast Bowls
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Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Honey Lemon Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are quick to make on the grill, griddle, or in a skillet and deliver bold, balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or thin-cut chicken breasts)
- kosher salt, black pepper, seasoning blend of choice
- cooking oil (for griddle or skillet; not needed for grill)
- buffalo sauce, hot honey, lemon wedges (to taste)
- 4 slices cheese (Colby Jack shown)
- 4 buns (brioche recommended)
- shredded lettuce and pickles, for serving
Instructions
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Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt, pepper, and your seasoning blend.
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Preheat your Blackstone griddle, grill, or skillet over medium. Add oil if using griddle or skillet and place the chicken on the cooking surface.
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Cook about 10 minutes, flipping a few times. In the last half of cooking, brush on buffalo sauce, drizzle hot honey, and squeeze lemon over both sides.
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Top each chicken piece with a slice of cheese to melt. Toast buns cut-side down for about a minute.
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Assemble sandwiches with cheesy chicken, shredded lettuce, pickles, and extra buffalo, hot honey, or lemon if desired. Serve with napkins and enjoy.
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