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Chicken Sloppy Joes

A quick, savory chicken sloppy joe filling simmered in a tangy tomato sauce and served on toasted buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 onion, diced about 1/2 onion, diced into small pieces
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced about 1/2 pepper, diced into small pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 tablespoon mustard
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 hamburger buns

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add 1 pound ground chicken and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon mustard, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 cup water; stir to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally; uncover and simmer a few minutes more if you want it thicker, or add a little water if it’s too thick.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste, then spoon the mixture onto the 4 hamburger buns and serve.

Notes

  • Dice the onion and bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces for easy incorporation.
  • Reduce the chili powder if you prefer less spice.
  • Simmer until desired consistency is reached.
  • If the mixture is too watery, simmer uncovered to thicken.
  • If it’s too thick, add small amounts of water to thin it.