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Buffalo Ranch Chicken

Tangy buffalo and creamy ranch combine to marinate and flavor grilled chicken breasts for a quick, crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing
  • 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • gallon zip-top bag or airtight container
  • grill or cast iron grill pan
  • Grilling Tongs
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a gallon zip-top bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness so they cook uniformly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic until combined.
  3. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken (or add the chicken to the bowl), seal, and gently massage to coat all pieces evenly.
  4. Refrigerate and let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight for best flavor.
  5. Preheat a grill or a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat and oil the grates or pan lightly.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and grill using tongs until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 12–15 minutes total, depending on thickness), flipping once halfway.
  7. Transfer to a plate, let rest a few minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • This recipe benefits from marinating at least 4 hours.
  • Do not reuse marinade that touched raw chicken unless boiled first.
  • Adjust amount of buffalo sauce for milder or spicier flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
  • A cast iron grill pan works well if you don't have an outdoor grill.