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A Ground Chicken Sloppy Joe sandwich sits on a plate with potato chips. The toasted bun is filled with a rich, saucy meat mixture. A glass of soda and a checkered napkin nearby create a casual dining atmosphere.
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5 from 7 votes

Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes

These Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes have all the flavors of the American classic but made with in one pan using pantry staples in less than 20 minutes. This flavorful and easy meal can be added to buns, lettuce wraps, salads or over rice. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Danielle Lima

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs. ground chicken 96/4
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped 110g
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 130g
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper for chicken
  • 5 brioche buns 150 calories each

Sauce

  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz.
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp. yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp. hickory liquid smoke
  • 1/2 tsp. salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper to taste

Optional

  • 1 tsp. tapioca flour for thickening
  • 1 tsp. water for thickening

Instructions

  • Heat a pan over medium, spray with cooking spray and add the ground chicken. Break into small pieces and cook until no longer pink. Season generously with salt and pepper as the ground chicken is very plain and needs some assistance. 
  • While the chicken cooks add all the sauce ingredients to a bowl and whisk together to combine. 
  • Once the chicken is cooked through add the bell pepper, onion and garlic. Mix together and cook for approximately 3-5 minutes until the bell peppers begin to soften. 
  • Once the peppers are softened, add the sauce to the chicken mixture. Mix together well and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened. 
  • Combine the tapioca powder and water in a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the mixture into the sauce and stir to thicken. Continue adding 1/2 tsp. mixtures until you reach your desired sloppiness.

Notes

  • I have provided nutritional information in the recipe card for sandwiches using Brioche buns that are 150 calories each. 
  • Use ground turkey, pork or beef.
Nutrition information for sloppy joe mix only 195 grams: Calories 167 Total Fat 4 g Sodium 800 mg Potassium 360 mg Carbohydrate 13 g  Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 8 g Protein 20 g
All nutritional information is an estimate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 195g. + Bun | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g
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