Grilled Ohio Buffalo Chicken Skewers

Introduction

If you're looking for a bold, flavorful grilling recipe that perfectly balances spice, smokiness, and tenderness, these Grilled Ohio Buffalo Chicken Skewers are the perfect choice. Crafted with juicy chicken chunks, skewered and seared to perfection on the Arteflame grill, this dish finishes with a zesty Ohio-style buffalo sauce that packs a tangy punch. Using the reverse sear method gives the meat a steakhouse-quality crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender. With zero need for pots or pans, the Arteflame's flat cooktop makes it easy to prepare everything in one place.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
• 8-10 wooden or metal skewers
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup Ohio-style buffalo sauce (hot sauce + butter + vinegar + garlic)
• Fresh parsley and blue cheese crumbles for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Fire Up Your Arteflame Grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil onto three paper napkins and place them into the center of your Arteflame grill.
2. Stack the firewood over the napkins and light them.
3. Allow the grill to heat up for about 20 minutes until the center grate reaches searing temperature (over 1,000°F).

Step 2: Skewer and Season the Chicken

1. Thread the chicken chunks onto skewers while the grill is heating.
2. Brush the chicken with melted butter and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 3: Sear the Chicken on the Center Grate

1. Place the skewers on the center grill grate to get a hard sear. Sear each side for about 1-2 minutes until it develops a golden crust.
2. Once seared, transfer the skewers to the flat cooktop to finish cooking.

Step 4: Slow Cook to Desired Doneness

1. Move the skewers to a medium-heat zone on the flat cooktop griddle.
2. Using a thermometer, cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (remove when the chicken hits 150°F as it will continue cooking off heat).

Step 5: Add Ohio-Style Buffalo Sauce

1. Brush the chicken generously with the Ohio-style buffalo sauce during the last minute on the griddle to caramelize slightly.
2. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

1. Top with chopped parsley and blue cheese crumbles for a cool contrast to the heat.
2. Serve immediately while hot and juicy.

Tips

• Soak wooden skewers in water at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
• Always let your meat rest—this locks in the juices after grilling.
• Use the hot inner zone of the griddle to caramelize sauces and give final touches to meats and veggies.
• Cut all your chicken pieces to a uniform size to ensure even grilling.
• Brush the sauce on late in the cooking process to prevent burning the sugars in the sauce.

Variations

1. BBQ Honey Skewers: Swap the buffalo sauce for a sweet and smoky honey BBQ glaze and add pineapple chunks to the skewers.
2. Asian-Inspired Skewers: Use a soy-ginger glaze instead of buffalo sauce and top with sesame seeds and green onions.
3. Mediterranean Style Skewers: Season chicken with oregano, lemon juice, and garlic, then finish with a tzatziki drizzle.
4. Spicy Cilantro Lime Skewers: Replace buffalo sauce with a cilantro-lime hot sauce blend and add red chili flakes.
5. Garlic Parmesan Skewers: After searing, brush with melted butter mixed with minced garlic and shredded parmesan.

Conclusion

These Grilled Ohio Buffalo Chicken Skewers are a bold, beautiful, and delicious way to bring big, zesty flavor straight from your Arteflame grill. Searing them on the 1,000F center grate locks in the juices and delivers restaurant-quality texture, while the Ohio-style buffalo sauce adds a mouthwatering kick. Whether for game day, summer BBQs, or weekend meals, these skewers always heat up the table.

Best Pairings

• Celery sticks and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing
• Grilled corn on the cob with garlic butter
• Smoky baked beans
• Flatbread or pita grilled on the Arteflame
• Cold Ohio craft beer or a glass of chilled rosé