Ingredients and Weight:
- 3 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slider buns
- Blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 out of 5
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown the ground chicken over medium heat.
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the buffalo wing sauce, barbecue sauce, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the slider buns and top with blue cheese dressing, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 sloppy joe):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g (of which 9g is saturated)
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g (of which 25g is sugar)
- Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy
- Easy to make and perfect for a casual meal
- A fun twist on the classic sloppy joe
User Comments:
- "These buffalo chicken sloppy joes are the perfect game day food! They're easy to make and so delicious." - Sarah
- "I love the combination of buffalo sauce and barbecue sauce. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy." - John
- "These sloppy joes are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have them on hand for a quick and easy meal." - Mary
Special Precautions and Tips:
- It is important to drain off the excess grease from the ground chicken before adding the sauce. This will help to prevent the sloppy joes from being too greasy.
- If you don't have buffalo wing sauce, you can substitute hot sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your liking. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less sauce. If you prefer a spicier flavor, use more.
- These sloppy joes can be served with a variety of sides, such as fries, coleslaw, or potato salad.
