Buffalo Ranch Grilled Chicken – all the flavor of wings but without the messy fingers! This chicken is CRAZY good!! Only 5 ingredients in the marinade – olive oil, Ranch, buffalo sauce, Worcestershire, and garlic. Marinate overnight for maximum flavor. We always double the recipe and there are never any leftovers! Such a delicious quick and easy chicken recipe!

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Easy Buffalo Chicken Marinade

This dish takes the classic combination of tangy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing to a whole new level. Tender chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, ranch dressing, Franks red hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic and grilled to perfection. A flavor explosion that will leave you craving more. Serve the chicken with some crisp celery sticks and a side of cool ranch dressing for the ultimate buffalo wing experience. Trust me, once you try this grilled buffalo ranch chicken, you’ll be hooked.

grilled chicken in a cast iron grill pan

How to Make Grilled Buffalo Ranch Chicken

This dish is super simple to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, ranch dressing, hot sauce, fresh minced garlic (or garlic powder), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Place chicken in a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the chicken. Seal tightly and store in the fridge for 4-24 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill/cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

You can use this marinade on any cut of chicken – chicken breasts, chicken tenders, chicken thighs, chicken wings, or chicken drumsticks/legs.
- You can use boneless or bone-in chicken. Adjust the cooking time to ensure an internal temperature of 165ºF.
I suggest pounding the chicken breast to an even thickness. We put the chicken in a ziplock bag and use a flat meat mallet to carefully pound out the hump. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and you don’t have juicy chicken and half-dry chicken.
I don’t have a grill. Can I cook the chicken in the oven or skillet? Yes! To cook the chicken breasts inside, pan-sear it for 3 to 4 minutes per side over medium-high heat. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
I use Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or Frank’s Buffalo Sauce.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing: https://www.plainchicken.com/copycat-outback-ranch-dressing/
- You can also make your own ranch dressing with ranch seasoning packets.
  - Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Can substitute blue cheese dressing.
Can I freeze Buffalo Chicken? Yes! You can freeze the chicken uncooked or cooked.
- Prepare the marinade. Place the chicken in a freezer bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and freeze. When ready to cook, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and cook.
- To freeze cooked chicken, cool completely and place in a freezer bag and freeze. Thaw and reheat in the microwave.
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken

When it comes to serving up grilled chicken, I’ve got some delicious ideas to make your meal a hit. To balance out the spicy kick of the chicken, I highly recommend serving it with some cool and refreshing pasta salad and coleslaw. Another fantastic option is a creamy potato casserole and roasted veggies. And you can never go wrong with a simple green salad and homemade ranch dressing. Add this to the menu the next time you fire up the grill! Your taste buds will thank you!

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