Description
These Grilled Buffalo Chicken Fries combine smoky, tender grilled chicken thighs coated in spicy buffalo sauce atop crispy fries, smothered with melted shredded cheese, tangy blue cheese sauce, and garnished with chives and crumbled blue cheese for an irresistible game day or casual dinner treat.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 5–6 Chicken Thighs
- 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Cayenne Powder
- Canola Oil (as needed)
Blue Cheese Sauce
- 1.25 cups Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Water
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- ½ cup Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Other Ingredients
- Favorite Crispy Fries (enough for serving)
- 2 cups Buffalo Sauce
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheese (cheddar or blend works well)
- Chopped Chives (for garnish)
- Crumbled Blue Cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Prepare your Oklahoma Joe’s Judge Charcoal Grill for two-zone cooking and preheat it to 375°F to allow for searing and indirect cooking.
- Season the Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs with canola oil, then generously season on all sides with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne powder. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Blue Cheese Sauce: In a bowl or blender, thoroughly combine mayonnaise, water, buttermilk, crumbled blue cheese, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Set the sauce aside for serving.
- Sear the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs over the hot direct heat side of the grill. Sear each side for 2-3 minutes to develop a flavorful crust, flipping once.
- Cook Chicken Indirectly with Buffalo Sauce: Move the seared chicken thighs to the cooler indirect heat side of the grill. Brush them generously with buffalo sauce, then close the grill lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10 minutes.
- Rest and Slice Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the grill and let it rest a few minutes to retain juices. Slice the thighs into bite-sized cubes and toss with additional buffalo sauce if desired.
- Assemble the Fries: Arrange your favorite crispy fries on a serving plate. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the fries and allow it to melt—this can be done on a warm grill or in a microwave for convenience.
- Top and Garnish: Spoon the buffalo chicken cubes over the cheesy fries. Drizzle with the prepared blue cheese sauce, add extra buffalo sauce if preferred, and garnish with crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives for a fresh, tangy finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your flavorful grilled buffalo chicken fries immediately while warm and melty for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Make sure to cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- You can use store-bought buffalo sauce or make your own for more control over spice level.
- If you don’t have a charcoal grill, this recipe can be adapted for a gas grill or stovetop skillet with some adjustments.
- For extra crispy fries, bake or air fry your fries before assembling.
- Blue cheese sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, grilled chicken, chicken fries, blue cheese sauce, game day recipe, spicy chicken, comfort food
