Chicken Sloppy Joe
Chicken sloppy Joe — leaner version of classic beef sloppy Joe using ground chicken. Saucy chicken on a soft bun. Lighter but satisfying.
Prep Time
13 min
Cook Time
16 min
Servings
6
Calories
404 cal

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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken750 g
- Bun1 ½
- Hot Sauce1 ½
- Tomato Ketchup1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken750 g
- Bun1.5
- Hot Sauce1.5
- Tomato Ketchup1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Brown 1 lb ground chicken with 1 chopped onion until chicken is no longer pink.
- 2
Add 1 chopped bell pepper and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook 3 minutes.
- 3
Add sauce: ½ cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon Dijon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup chicken broth.
- 4
Simmer 15-20 minutes uncovered, stirring, until thickened to spoonable consistency.
- 5
Taste and adjust: more brown sugar for sweeter, more vinegar for tangier.
- 6
Toast 4 hamburger buns. Spoon chicken sloppy Joe onto bottom buns. Top with optional cheese slice. Close. Serve with chips, pickles, napkins.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Drain excess fat.
- 2.Tomato paste deepens flavor.
- 3.Simmer to thicken.
- 4.Toast buns.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken sloppy Joes succeed with the same principles as beef versions — properly balanced sauce (sweet + tangy + savory) and proper thickening. Ground chicken is leaner but still satisfying when seasoned well.
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