Description
Chicken Sloppy Joes are a deliciously hearty twist on a classic dish, combining tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied. Serve these flavorful sandwiches on toasted buns for a meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Burger buns for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink (approximately 7 minutes).
- Remove chicken from the skillet and shred it with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet, adding ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Stir to combine.
- Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Toast burger buns until golden brown.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto each bun and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg