Chicken Joes
Say goodbye to boring weeknight dinners with these irresistible Chicken Joes—a flavorful twist on the classic Sloppy Joe! Made with lean ground chicken, fresh bell peppers, and a medley of savory ingredients like Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and a touch of brown sugar, this recipe delivers a sweet and tangy filling that’s both hearty and wholesome. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, garlic, and onions, the chicken mixture is simmered to perfection, then piled high on toasted hamburger buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, Chicken Joes are an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal great for busy families or casual gatherings. Serve with your favorite toppings, like crisp lettuce or tangy pickles, and watch these sandwiches disappear from the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces hamburger buns
- 1 cup optional toppings like shredded lettuce or sliced pickles
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground chicken to the empty space. Break the chicken apart with a wooden spoon or spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, mix it with the vegetables and pour in the ketchup, tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
Add the paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired, then spoon the Chicken Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Add optional toppings like shredded lettuce or sliced pickles, then cover with the top half of the bun.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.0 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 5184 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.8 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.8 g | 235% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.0 g | ||
| Protein | 156.3 g | 313% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3997 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
