Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
Take your weeknight dinners up a notch with Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes. Swap out the beef for flavorful spiced chicken in a tangy sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's a delicious break from the norm. Serve on toasted buns and customize with optional toppings like blue cheese and green onions. Add a touch of spice without the fuss and savor a reinvented classic for dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4-6 hamburger buns
Garnish
- Blue cheese crumbles (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned.
Preparing the Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix buffalo sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked chicken, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Assembling the Sloppy Joes:
- Toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or oven until golden brown.
- Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Garnish and Serve:
- Optionally, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles and sliced green onions over the chicken mixture.
- Place the top half of the bun on the chicken mixture, creating a sandwich.
- Serve Immediately: Plate the Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes and serve hot. Pair them with your favorite side dishes like coleslaw or sweet potato fries.