Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes
A quick and easy twist on the classic Sloppy Joes, made with lean ground chicken and a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Sauté the onion: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Mix the sauce: Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, which helps the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Spoon the ground chicken mixture generously onto burger buns and serve warm.
Notes
If you prefer, you can use ground turkey as a substitute for similar taste and texture. Look for reduced-sugar options for ketchup if you’re watching your sugar intake.