{"id":"763af4d5-9a85-4d74-b9b4-fc6761a484cd","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/763af4d5-9a85-4d74-b9b4-fc6761a484cd","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a68035485/bbq-chicken-sloppy-joes-recipe/","title":"BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes","description":"I'm upgrading sloppy joes from lunchtime loser to a BBQ chicken-filled weeknight winner with just the right combination of fresh and pre-made ingredients.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT40M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 tbsp. neutral oil, divided","item":"neutral oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"Kosher salt","item":"Kosher salt"},{"text":"1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped","item":"red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 jalapeño, finely chopped","item":"jalapeño","quantity":1,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"3 garlic cloves, finely chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"1 lb. ground chicken","item":"ground chicken","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 1/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes","item":"canned crushed tomatoes","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 tsp. chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"1/2 c. Kansas City-style BBQ sauce","item":"Kansas City-style BBQ sauce","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 head of green or purple cabbage, shredded","item":"green or purple cabbage","quantity":0.5,"unit":"head","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"1 medium carrot, peeled, grated","item":"medium carrot, peeled","quantity":1,"preparation":"grated"},{"text":"1 scallion, thinly sliced","item":"scallion","quantity":1,"preparation":"thinly sliced"},{"text":"6 tbsp. mayonnaise","item":"mayonnaise","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro","item":"coarsely chopped fresh cilantro","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar","item":"apple cider vinegar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"4 brioche or white hamburger buns, toasted","item":"brioche or white hamburger buns","quantity":4,"preparation":"toasted"},{"text":"Dill pickle slices, for serving","item":"Dill pickle slices, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large, cast-iron or stainless steel skillet over medium heat, heat 1 Tbsp. oil. Add onion; season with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions start to soften, about 6 minutes. Add bell pepper and jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more."},{"number":2,"text":"Push onion mixture to edges of pan. Pour in remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, then add chicken; season with 1 tsp. salt. Cook, breaking up chicken into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and chili powder; season with pepper. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Reduce heat to medium and stir in BBQ sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, if needed. Remove from heat."},{"number":4,"text":"In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrot, scallion, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 tsp. salt."},{"number":5,"text":"Spoon chicken mixture onto cut sides of bottom buns. Top with coleslaw and dill pickles, then close with top buns."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.071334+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:14.071334+00:00"}