Spicy Chicken Joes

Heat up your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Spicy Chicken Joes—an easy, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food! Made with juicy ground chicken, a medley of aromatic garlic, onion, and vibrant red bell pepper, this recipe packs a punch with bold seasonings like chili powder, paprika, and cumin, elevated by a splash of tangy hot sauce. The savory-sweet tomato base, enriched with a hint of brown sugar, creates a mouthwatering sauce that clings perfectly to the lightly toasted buttered buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing sandwiches are perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Sure to be a hit with lovers of spice and hearty meals, Spicy Chicken Joes deliver bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 4 Burger buns
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground chicken. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Mix the chicken and vegetables together. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to develop flavor.

Step 6

Add the tomato sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

While the chicken mixture is simmering, butter the burger buns and toast them lightly in a separate pan or under the broiler until golden brown.

Step 9

Spoon the spicy chicken mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1159.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1639.6

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 450.5mg	0%
Sodium 3439.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 106.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 311.2mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 3109.4mg	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: 45.0%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 29.0%