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Cedar-Plank Buffalo Chicken Bites

Wow. We were both totally blown away by just how incredibly fantastic these cedar-plank Buffalo chicken bites were. Yeah, they’re supposed to be appetizers. Well, that’s not how they ended up here. Eat one? Two? Yeah, right. I’m a Buffalo wing addict to begin with so I’m all over anything that involves wing sauce. Bacon? Cheese? Chicken thighs? It’s like everything yummy all in a single bite, all with a wonderful hint of cedar flavor. Crazy good. One of the best things we’ve ever made. Easily.

So Deliciously Messy

Don’t worry if you get a little cheese ‘blowout’ when you make these cedar-plank Buffalo chicken bites. And don’t leave that cheese on the planks, either. Nope, scrape it up along with the chicken and just go to town on it. These are delicious, one of the best things you can imagine.

I like to serve these with more warmed Buffalo wing sauce on the side. There’s no such thing as too much Buffalo sauce in my book.

Don’t buy any el cheapo cedar planks for this or any other dish. Get the good stuff and you won’t ever look back. Cheap planks split, warm and have splinters. Good planks are thicker, stay flat and have smoother edges.

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Also try my cedar-plank meatballs!

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Cedar-Plank Buffalo Chicken Bites

Wow. We were both totally blown away by just how incredibly fantastic these cedar-plank Buffalo chicken bites were.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Buffalo, cedar plank, chicken

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 30

Servings

Calories 205kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Wildwood Grilling

Equipment

Ingredients

7 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
7 ounces Mozzarella cheese cubed into 14 pieces
7 slices bacon thick slice, cut in half width-wise
1 ½ tablespoons your favorite BBQ Seasoning
¼ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup your favorite Buffalo wing sauce

Instructions

Place the cedar planks in water for 30 minutes.
Fire up your grill for indirect cooking 350-400 F. You do not want flame directly below the place where you plan on placing the planks
Cut the thighs in half lengthwise. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and roll the chicken around it.
Wrap a half piece of bacon around the chicken.
Sprinkle the chicken with the rub. Don't be shy with it.
Transfer to the planks, leaving at least 1/2" space between each chicken roll.
Transfer planks to grill and cook for 1 – 1 1/2 hours. As the bacon and chicken begin to render fat you may experience flare-ups. I keep a spray bottle full of fresh water nearby when this happens, being careful to spray down into the grill at the fire and not at the chicken which would rinse off the seasoning.
Meanwhile, place the butter and hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring to help melt the butter.
Once the chicken hits 155 F internal temperature (make sure you measure in the meat, not the cheese!) using an instant-read thermometer, brush heavily with the Buffalo sauce.
Cook another 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is done (at least 165 F).
Brush with any remaining sauce and serve!

Notes

I like to have tons of Buffalo sauce, so I double the ingredients and serve half alongside the chicken for dipping.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cedar Grilling Planks – 12 Pack – Made In USA

Textured Grilling Planks for More Smoke and More…
5.5″. x 11.00″ x 1/3″ – Upgraded Thickness!

Burger King Whopper (Copycat Recipe)

My fast food dining days are pretty much behind me. Oh I might stop and grab something every once in a while, especially if I’m traveling. That doesn’t mean I don’t miss it though. I still crave some of my fast food favorites. But now I’m more of a make-it-at-home kinda guy. So that’s how we ended up here, with a copycat recipe of my favorite chain burger, the Burger King Whopper. Yeah, there are other great fast food burgers. McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and BigMac are close behind on the list, and there’s always Wendy’s.

Grill ‘Em For That Char-Broiled Goodness

I like to cook my copycat recipe of the Burger King Whopper on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges. And of course cooking on the grill gives you that char-grilled flavor just like at the restaurant! I could eat these burgers all day long. They’re easy and fantastic.

Of course, you’re the boss here. So you can have them “your way”. For me that sometimes means sneaking a little bacon onto the burgers. I like to bake up a big batch of bacon and freeze some of it for burgers. Or whatever. I just grab a few of those pre-cooked slices out of the freezer and wrap them in a piece of paper towel. Into the microwave for 10 seconds and they’re ready to go! I can also thaw them out directly on my grill, while I’m making my burgers!

You can also cook the burgers up on a grill without a griddle. I prefer to not smash my patties when cooking directly over fire. You lose too much flavor (fat) that way.

If you don’t have a grill cook the burgers in a hot skillet on your stove!

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Also try my copycat of McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

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Burger King Whopper (Copycat Recipe)

I like to cook my copycat Burger King Whoppers on a flat top griddle on my grill. I get the griddle hot, screaming hot, first. That gives me that little char, that little crunch around the edges.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword burgers, copycat

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Servings

Calories 640kcal

Author Inspired by a recipe from CopyKat Recipes