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Delicious ground chicken sloppy joes served on a bun with toppings

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

A comforting and flavorful meal made with ground chicken and a tangy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken or preferred ground meat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika adds color and mild spice
  • 1 teaspoon mustard provides tanginess
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar balances acidity
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper brings warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder adds savory flavor
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce adds moisture and tang
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce deepens flavor
  • 1/2 cup ketchup sweet and sticky base
  • 4 pieces burger buns to serve the hearty mixture

Instructions
 

Cooking the Chicken

  • Begin by thoroughly cooking your ground chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. As you cook, break the meat apart with a spoon or spatula, ensuring that there are no pink pieces remaining.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, its texture will become more opaque, signaling that it’s ready for the next step.

Making the Sauce

  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare your Sloppy Joes sauce in a mixing bowl. Combine the brown sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, onion powder, pepper, garlic powder, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
  • Mix these ingredients together until they’re well blended, creating a smooth, tangy sauce.

Combining

  • Once your chicken has finished cooking, pour the Sloppy Joes sauce mixture over the chicken in the skillet.
  • Stir everything together thoroughly, making sure that the sauce evenly coats all of the ground chicken.

Serving

  • Finally, serve your Sloppy Joes on warm burger buns. For added comfort, consider toasting the buns lightly.
  • Pair your Sloppy Joes with your favorite side dishes, like a fresh salad or crispy fries, to round out the meal.

Notes

Consider doubling the sauce for extra richness. You can even prep them in advance for a satisfying breakfast option when served on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
Keyword comfort food, family meal, ground chicken, Quick Recipe, Sloppy Joes
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