Chicken Sloppy Joes
A quick sloppy joe made with ground chicken, bell pepper, onion, and a tangy tomato-based sauce, served on toasted brioche buns.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ?2 tablespoons 30 mlolive oilnot extra virgin, or avocado oil
- ?1 lb 450 gramsground chicken
- ?1/2 mediumyellow onionfinely diced
- ?2 clovesgarlicminced
- ?1 mediumgreen bell pepperfinely diced
- ?1/2 cup 120 mlketchup
- ?1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
- ?1 tablespoonyellow mustard
- ?2 tablespoonstomato paste
- ?1 teaspoonchili powder
- ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
- ?1/4 cup 60 mlwateradd more if needed
- ?4-6 brioche buns
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken, ½ medium yellow onion (finely diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 medium green bell pepper (finely diced). Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spatula and stirring, until the chicken is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add ½ cup (120 ml) ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Stir thoroughly to coat the chicken and vegetables.
- Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) water and stir to combine. Add a little more water if needed to reach your desired sauciness.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 10–15 minutes.
- While the mixture simmers, split the 4–6 brioche buns and toast the cut sides in a dry skillet over medium heat, under a broiler, or in a toaster/oven until lightly golden.
- Divide the sloppy joe mixture among the bottom halves of the toasted buns, top with the remaining halves, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- 12-inch Non-Stick Skillet
Notes
This recipe will serve 4-6 people, depending on how much meat you add to each sandwich.
Instead of ground chicken, use lean ground turkey, or any other type of ground meat.
To Store:Leftover chicken sloppy joe filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or a freezer bag for freshness. Allow the filling to thaw before reheating and serving with fresh rolls.
Instead of ground chicken, use lean ground turkey, or any other type of ground meat.
To Store:Leftover chicken sloppy joe filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Be sure to store it in an airtight container or a freezer bag for freshness. Allow the filling to thaw before reheating and serving with fresh rolls.