Chicken Sloppy Joe

4.9(46 reviews)

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

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Cook Time

16 min

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Servings

6

Calories

404 cal

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Chicken Sloppy Joe — homemade American fast food recipe with chicken, bun, hot sauce, 6 servings, ready in 29 minutes
Fast Food
Medium

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servings
  • 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. 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. 2

    Add 1 chopped bell pepper and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook 3 minutes.

  3. 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. 4

    Simmer 15-20 minutes uncovered, stirring, until thickened to spoonable consistency.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust: more brown sugar for sweeter, more vinegar for tangier.

  6. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why chicken instead of beef?
Lower fat (typically 8g vs 18g), fewer calories. Still tastes great.
Make ahead?
Sauce keeps 4 days refrigerated, freezes 3 months.
Other variations?
Turkey sloppy Joe (similar), vegetarian (lentils or plant-based crumbles).
Best sides?
Chips, fries, coleslaw, potato salad, corn.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories404kcal
Protein11g
Carbohydrates69g
Fat10g
Fiber1g
Sugar34g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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