Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing ground chicken in olive oil with salt until browned, then adding diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to soften. A sauce composed of ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and water is stirred in and simmered over low heat to develop flavor and thicken. Adjustments to salt and water can be made as needed for consistency.
The cooked mixture has a saucy texture suitable for spooning onto sandwich buns. The blend of spices and condiments provides a tangy, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy flavor that complements the lean meat and vegetables. Serve with classic toppings like slaw or pickles or alone for a straightforward sandwich.
For storage, the meat mixture keeps for three days refrigerated or can be frozen for up to three months. Uniformly diced onion and bell pepper help the vegetables cook evenly into the sauce. Chili powder quantity can be reduced for less heat. When storing leftovers, cool completely before placing in airtight containers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ tablespoon mustard
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add ground chicken and salt to the pan, browning the chicken.
- Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then cook for a couple minutes until softened. Stir in chili powder, ketchup, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and water.
- Cover the pan, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Give the mixture a stir and add in more water if needed. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the meat on buns with slaw and/or pickles, or keep it classic without toppings.
Notes
- Store the cooked meat mixture in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Dice onion and bell pepper into small, even pieces to cook evenly within the mixture.
- Adjust chili powder amount to reduce spiciness if desired.
- Allow the mixture to cool before storing to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 662mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 920mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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