Hot Buffalo Chicken Burgers
- 40 Minutes
- Easy
- Chicken
Succulent, juicy chicken burgers always make a popular addition to any barbecue. If you like a bit of spice this recipe will be perfect for you. The delicious flavours and heat from the buffalo sauce and a homemade slaw to cool down make these burgers a must try and you’ll definitely want to go back for another.
Cooking Method
- Put the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Combine the hot sauce, paprika, maple syrup, vinegar, garlic granules, and butter in a different bowl.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken, toss it, cover the bowl, and chill it overnight.
- The next day, make the ranch slaw by tipping the cabbage, onion, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and chives into a medium bowl. Season to taste and mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Light the barbecue. Once the coals are ashen, place the chicken on the grill and cook for 8 minutes on each side, basting with the leftover marinade as it cooks.
- If not cooking on the barbecue, cook the chicken under a hot grill for 8-10 minutes on each side, basting with the marinade.
- When the chicken is fully cooked, put half a slice of cheese on each piece and leave to melt for 1 minute. Put two pieces of chicken thighs on the base of each bun, spoon on some slaw and sandwich with the bun tops.
The Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
- 100ml of buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tsp of sweet smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp of maple syrup
- 1 tbsp of white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tsp of garlic granules
- 30g of melted butter, cooled
- 4 slices of Monterey jack cheese, cut in half
- 4 split brioche buns
For the slaw
- 1 finely sliced pointed spring cabbage
- 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 finely chopped celery sticks
- 50g of mayonnaise
- 50g of sour cream
- 1 tbsp of white wine vinegar
- ¼ bunch of finely sliced chives
What to serve with hot buffalo chicken burgers
Burgers are incredibly versatile and can be paired with a wide range of side dishes depending on your preferences. Here are a few examples of some popular sides for buffalo chicken burgers:
- French fries
- Mac and cheese
- Green salad
- Onion rings
- Baked potatoes
- Pickles
