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Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Sandwich

on ACE® Ciabatta Piccolo Buns

Spicy, tangy, and perfect for a bold, satisfying bite.

This Buffalo Chicken and Blue Cheese Sandwich layers fiery flavor with creamy indulgence on ACE® Ciabatta Piccolo Buns. Juicy grilled chicken is brushed with buttery hot sauce for that signature Buffalo kick, then topped with a cool, tangy blue cheese and Greek yogurt sauce. Crisp romaine and sweet grilled onions add freshness and crunch, creating a sandwich that’s rustic yet elevated — ideal for game-day eats, casual dinners, or anytime you crave a classic with a gourmet twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ACE® Ciabatta Piccolo Buns
  • 1⁄4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1⁄2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  • 1⁄2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp. hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp. butter melted
  • 4 large romaine lettuce leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat grilling pan on medium-high heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and the chili powder.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes the first side, then flip.
  4. While chicken is cooking, combine blue cheese, yogurt, and lemon juice, plus sea salt and pepper to taste, set aside.
  5. Cook the chicken until firm and springy to the touch, another 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  6. Add onions to hot pan and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes,
  7. Combine the hot sauce and butter and brush all over the chicken after removing from the grill.
  8. Slice buns, and place one large romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom of each.
  9. Top with a chicken breast, the blue cheese sauce, grilled onions, and then top with second half of the bun.