Description
Hearty buffalo chicken sloppy joes merge classic comfort food with spicy wing sauce for an irresistible meal. Creamy ranch and zesty ingredients elevate this quick dinner that satisfies serious cravings you’ll enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4–6 hamburger buns, toasted
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- crumbled blue cheese or ranch dressing
- shredded lettuce
- sliced pickles
- thinly sliced celery
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Sizzle ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly browning and crumbling the meat until completely cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Aromatic Foundation: Sauté diced onions until translucent, then add minced garlic, quickly releasing its intense flavor profile while creating a robust base for the dish.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine Buffalo sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, paprika, and seasonings into a vibrant, zesty sauce mixture that will transform the chicken into a mouthwatering filling.
- Sauce Reduction: Integrate the sauce with cooked chicken, allowing the liquid to simmer and condense, creating a thick, clingy coating that ensures maximum flavor absorption and texture.
- Bun Transformation: Toast bun halves to achieve a golden, crisp exterior capable of supporting the robust and saucy chicken mixture without becoming soggy.
- Assembly and Finishing: Generously layer the fiery Buffalo chicken onto prepared buns, then drizzle with blue cheese or ranch dressing to introduce a cooling counterpoint to the spicy protein.
- Final Flourish: Optionally garnish with chopped celery, green onions, or an extra splash of hot sauce for heat enthusiasts, then serve immediately alongside complementary sides like potato chips or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Control Protein Moisture: Cook ground chicken carefully to avoid excess liquid, ensuring a thick, clingy sauce consistency that doesn’t make buns soggy.
- Balance Buffalo Heat: Adjust Buffalo sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance; start with less sauce and gradually increase for perfect flavor intensity.
- Prevent Bun Sogginess: Lightly toast bun interiors to create a protective barrier that prevents sauce from making bread mushy, maintaining sandwich structural integrity.
- Customize Cooling Elements: Experiment with different creamy toppings like blue cheese or ranch to complement the spicy chicken, creating a balanced flavor profile that cuts through the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg