Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens)
Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) packs tender shredded chicken in a sweet, tangy, and gently spicy sauce that soaks into toasted, buttered buns. Hints of Dijon, Worcestershire, and a kick of hot sauce balance the brown sugar for rich, layered flavor. Great for casual dinners, game day, or a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Add vegetable oil to a saucepan, then add, in this order: garlic, yellow onion, brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, chicken thighs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- 2
Set the pan over high heat and wait until you hear the garlic sizzling on the bottom, about 30 seconds. Let the garlic sizzle for about 30 seconds more, then add the water. Stir everything together and wait for the mixture to come to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken falls apart, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the green onions and peppers and cook until the peppers just turn tender, 3 to 5 minutes more. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- 5
Remove from the heat and serve on toasted hamburger buns.
- Calories 724.55 kcal High 36%
- Protein 48.8 g Good Source 98%
- Carbohydrate 76.03 g 28%
- Total Fat 24.43 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 6.69 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 202.95 mg High 68%
- Sodium 966.35 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 4.36 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 20.38 g --
- Added Sugars 15.51 g High 31%
- Calcium 178.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 141.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 66.96 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 25.47 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 724.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens)?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 724.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) healthy?
- Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (aka Sloppy Chickens) has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 724.55 calories and 48.8 g of protein, or 98% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 966.35 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.69 g (33% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.51 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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