Description
These Easy Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes are a quick and flavorful twist on the classic recipe. Made with ground chicken, onions, garlic, and a savory-sweet sauce, they are perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joes:
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- 1/2 cup light beer
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 6 burger buns
- Shredded cheddar cheese *optional
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Cook Ground Chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add Seasonings and Sauces: Add salt, pepper, chili sauce, beer, Worcestershire sauce, and honey to the skillet.
- Simmer: Stir well and let the mixture simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken Sauce: After 15 minutes, the sauce should thicken. If not serving immediately, cover and keep warm.
Notes
- You can customize the level of sweetness and spiciness by adjusting the amount of honey and chili sauce.
- Serve the Sloppy Joes with pickles, coleslaw, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Ground Chicken, Sloppy Joes, Easy Dinner Recipe
