Spicy Chicken Joes

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Heat up your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Spicy Chicken Joes—an easy, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food! Made with juicy ground chicken, a medley of aromatic garlic, onion, and vibrant red bell pepper, this recipe packs a punch with bold seasonings like chili powder, paprika, and cumin, elevated by a splash of tangy hot sauce. The savory-sweet tomato base, enriched with a hint of brown sugar, creates a mouthwatering sauce that clings perfectly to the lightly toasted buttered buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing sandwiches are perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Sure to be a hit with lovers of spice and hearty meals, Spicy Chicken Joes deliver bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 Burger buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

2. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground chicken. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.

5. Mix the chicken and vegetables together. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.

6. Add the tomato sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.

7. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

8. While the chicken mixture is simmering, butter the burger buns and toast them lightly in a separate pan or under the broiler until golden brown.

9. Spoon the spicy chicken mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (291.1g)

Calories		418
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		19.8 g	25%
	Saturated Fat	6.7 g	33%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		113 mg	38%
Sodium		1040 mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate		34.9 g	13%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	14%
	Total Sugars	11.4 g
Protein		23.9 g	48%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		90 mg	7%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		663 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 714 cal (43.2%%)

Protein: 382 cal (23.1%%)

Carbs: 557 cal (33.7%%)