Buffalo chicken sloppy joes

2 to 3 tbs olive oil

1 lb ground ground chicken

1 carrot peeled and grated

1 small onion finely minced or grated

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp celery salt

1/2 tsp dried dill

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp salt

2 cloves garlic minced

1 tsp honey

1 tbs worcestershire sauce

1 tbs white vinegar

2 tbs tomato paste

1 cup water

1/3 cup buffalo sauce

1 tbs butter

10 small ciabatta buns split in half

1/4 cup butter melted

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp dried parsley

150 g mozzarella cheese

minced red onions for garnish

sliced dill pickles for garnish

bleu cheese crumbles for garnish

ranch or bleu cheese dressing for garnish

Step 1

In a large pan, add oil and heat over medium high. once hot, add the onions and carrot; sauté for 4-5 mins till translucent then add chicken dried spices and salt. break up the chicken with a spatula, and sauté till the chicken is cooked and starting to brown, 8-10 mins.

Step 2

Add the garlic and honey, and sauté another 2 mins before adding the worcestershire, vinegar, tomato paste, water and buffalo sauce. reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 mins then stir in 1 tbs butter; remove from heat and aside.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 f. on a large baking tray lined with parchment or foil, lay out the split ciabatta buns, inside facing up. in a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and dried parsley. mix and use a pastry brush to brush on to each bun.

Step 4

Bake for 5 mins, then remove from oven and place divide mozzarella cheese on one side of each bun. bake an additional 5 mins, then broil for 1-2 mins to melt the cheese (keep a close eye on the buns as they broil so that they do not burn)

Step 5

To arrange the buns, divide the buffalo chicken mixture evenly between the buns. top with red onions, pickles, bleu cheese, and ranch/bleu cheese dressing. close your sandwiches and enjoy.