BBQ Chicken Sloppy Joes
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/763af4d5-9a85-4d74-b9b4-fc6761a484cd
Original source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a68035485/bbq-chicken-sloppy-joes-recipe/

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.
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT0S
Total time: PT40M

Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. neutral oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 1/4 c. canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 c. Kansas City-style BBQ sauce
- 1/2 head of green or purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium carrot, peeled, grated
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 6 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/3 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 4 brioche or white hamburger buns, toasted
- Dill pickle slices, for serving

Instructions
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. In a large bowl, toss cabbage, carrot, scallion, mayonnaise, cilantro, vinegar, sugar, and 3/4 tsp. salt.
5. Spoon chicken mixture onto cut sides of bottom buns. Top with coleslaw and dill pickles, then close with top buns.