Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
This Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes recipe is super easy to make, and produces a flavourful Sloppy Joe Sandwich with a bit of a kick!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 437kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes Filling:
- 1 lb Lean Ground Chicken
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Celery Ribs Diced
- ½ Onion Finely Chopped
- ¼ cup Frank’s Redhot Sauce
- ¼ cup Ranch Dressing
- ¼ cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- 2 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 Kaiser Buns
- Ranch Dressing
- Shredded Cabbage Optional
Instructions
Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joe Filling:
- Get a medium campfire going, or get your charcoal on the go. (If you’re making this on a stove, use medium high heat and a nonstick pan.)
- Add the ground chicken and olive oil to a large cast iron skillet - or a dutch oven, and set over the fire or hot coals.
- Cook - breaking up the meat as it cooks - just until it’s cooked though.
- Add the chopped celery and onion, continue cooking until the just starting to become tender, another 2-3 minutes.
- Note: If using frozen vegetables, you can thaw them first, or just add them in frozen. They’ll take a bit longer to cook if frozen, but it works just fine!
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened to the texture you like.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Assembly:
- Toast the buns, then divide Buffalo Joes meat mixture between the 4 bottom buns.
- Top with a drizzle of ranch dressing, and cabbage - if using - before finishing off with the top bun.
- Serve immediately, with plenty of napkins!
Notes
Leftovers:
Leftover Sloppy Joe mix can be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
Make Ahead:
See the post for details on how to do most of the food prep in advance, creating a freezer pack of ingredients. It makes the cooking SO much quicker and easier when we get to our campsite!
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1049mg | Potassium: 747mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg
