Description
These Hot Honey Buffalo Chicken Subs are delicious and loaded with flavor. The subs are stuffed with saucy grilled chicken, melty pepperjack cheese, and a slaw tossed in a homemade ranch dressing. All the ingredients are stuffed inside of a homemade sub roll. You can choose to grill the sub roll for extra flavor and crispness. Every bite is mouthwatering delicious. These subs save well for your summer picnic, or you can eat them right away.
Ingredients
Sub Rolls
- 1 cup water, warmed to 110F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 1/2 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Buffalo Chicken Marinade and glaze
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
Slaw
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 10 ounces vegetable slaw (green and purple cabbage, carrots)
Homemade ranch
- 2/3 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- Reserved marinade
- Pepperjack cheese
Instructions
Sub Rolls:
1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, add all ingredients for homemade sub rolls. Mix until a dough ball forms at low speed, then mix for 5 minutes at medium speed. Add dough to lightly greased bowl. Lightly spray the top of the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 25 minutes.
2. Punch dough down and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal pieces of dough. Roll into an 8-inch log. Place on parchment paper lined sheet pan. Flatten rolls slightly with hand (this will help the rolls be wider). Cover rolls with plastic wrap.
3. Allow rolls to rise while the oven preheats.
4. Turn oven on to 400F.
5. Once the oven reaches this temperature, brush the rolls with egg wash, then place the rolls in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown in color. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool, before slicing.
Buffalo Chicken:
1. In a medium sized bowl, stir together all ingredients for buffalo chicken marinade.
2. Add the chicken to a large bowl, then pour 2/3 of the marinade over the chicken. Reserve the remaining 1/3 in the refrigerator. You will use this to pour over top of the chicken when you serve the subs.
3. Cover the bowl with the chicken with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
4. Once the chicken is done marinating, preheat your grill to medium high. Lightly oil the grates. Place chicken on grill and grill for 5-6 minutes, until grill marks appear. Flip chicken and cook additional 5-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
5. Remove chicken and place on clean plate. Cover with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes, before cutting into it. This will help to achieve juicy chicken.
6. Once the chicken has rested, slice the chicken.
Make the Slaw
1. You can either use storebought or homemade ranch. If making homemade ranch, add all ingredients for the homemade ranch to a medium sized bowl. Stir together to combine.
2. In a medium sized bowl, add the slaw to the ranch dressing and toss to combine and evenly coat the slaw in the dressing.
Assemble the subs
1. If desired, you can grill the sub rolls to add flavor and crispness to the rolls. Place the rolls, cut side down on lightly oiled grates over medium high heat. Grill the rolls until lightly toasted and grill marks appear.
2. To assemble the subs, place pepperjack cheese, sliced buffalo chicken, the reserved hot honey buffalo chicken sauce and slaw. Place top bun on top.
3. Serve immediately, or wrap up the subs and save in refrigerator for your summer picnic.
- Prep Time: 60
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American