Alan's Chicken Joe Recipe

Name: Alan's Chicken Joe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 155 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon mustard; Barbecue Sauce (not called for in recipe); Spaghetti Sauce (not called for in recipe, recipe uses tomato sauce); Tabasco Sauce (not called for in recipe); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Oregano (not called for in recipe); Salt (not called for in recipe); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; hamburger buns (for serving); shredded cheese (optional, for garnish); coleslaw (optional, for garnish)

Craving sloppy joes but watching your waistline? This lightened-up chicken sloppy joe recipe is a game-changer! Made with lean chicken, it's surprisingly flavorful and way easier than you think. Enjoy a delicious, guilt-free comfort food classic, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe delivers big on taste and is less fatty than traditional beef or pork versions. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 140 mins

Calories 129.8 kcal

Protein 54g

Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alan's Chicken Joe

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
Barbecue Sauce (not called for in recipe)
Spaghetti Sauce (not called for in recipe, recipe uses tomato sauce)
Tabasco Sauce (not called for in recipe)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Oregano (not called for in recipe)
Salt (not called for in recipe)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
hamburger buns (for serving)
shredded cheese (optional, for garnish)
coleslaw (optional, for garnish)

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How to Make Alan's Chicken Joe

In a large skillet, brown the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
Add the onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve the chicken sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns. Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or coleslaw (optional).
Enjoy your healthy and delicious Alan's Chicken Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

Fat

Carbs

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