Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this flavorful Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe recipe! A vibrant fusion of bold spices like cumin, coriander, harissa, and paprika infuses juicy ground chicken with irresistible warmth, while a touch of honey balances the heat with subtle sweetness. Simmered to perfection with tomato paste and chicken stock, this dish delivers a rich, saucy filling that’s packed with flavor. Nestled on toasted burger buns and topped with crisp lettuce and tangy pickled onions, these sloppy joes offer a perfect mix of tender, spicy, and refreshing elements. Quick to prepare in under 40 minutes, this unique twist on a classic sloppy joe is ideal for easy family dinners or casual gatherings. With its Middle Eastern-inspired spices and comforting appeal, it’s a deliciously global take on a comfort food favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Harissa paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves (optional)
• 4 tablespoons Pickled onions (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, harissa paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, and paprika. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken stock and stir in the honey. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and mix in the fresh chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Toast the burger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 10

Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Add optional toppings like lettuce leaves and pickled onions for extra flavor and texture.

Step 11

Place the top halves of the buns on and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1470.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1730.3

Total Fat 77.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 406.0mg	0%
Sodium 4367.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 44.9g
Protein 123.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 459.2mg	0%
Iron 18.2mg	0%
Potassium 3953.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 32.0%