Grilled Buffalo-Style Chicken Skewers with Spicy Blue Cheese Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

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Tender chicken skewers marinated in a smoky blend of spices inspired by Buffalo’s vibrant food scene, paired with a cooling blue cheese dip for balance. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, hot sauce, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup hot sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece.
Step 3: Grill the skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and has grill marks, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the dip by mixing 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives in a small bowl until combined.
Step 5: Serve the hot chicken skewers with the chilled blue cheese dip for dipping.