Chicken Sloppy Joes

Friends, you need to make these sandwiches immediately! I've been making them for ages, and they are absolutely delicious. This recipe offers a healthier alternative to ground beef and comes together incredibly fast. You can have it on the table in about 30 minutes, even with a toddler demanding attention (trust me, I've been there!).

I typically serve these with Funyons or regular chips (please don't judge!). For a healthier option, consider chips and salsa or carrot and celery sticks with a side of fruit. The sandwiches are so flavorful, they don't need fancy sides to shine. Enjoy!

chicken sloppy joes

Ingredients
1 lb. Ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
1/2 (4oz.) canned tomato sauce
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
1 tbsp. grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Seasoning blend by McCormick)
1 tbsp. hot sauce
2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1/4 cup water
Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat a deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable or canola oil  into the oil and add chicken. Crumble and brown meat 3 to 4 minutes then add in the garlic and onion. Add 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 2 tablespoons of grill seasoning to the chicken. Continue to cook over medium-high heat.
Mix hot sauce, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, mustard in a small bowl then stir into the meat and reduce heat to low. Stir in about 1/4 cup of water to keep the mix loose as it simmers. Simmer gently 10 minutes. Serve on toasted bakery rolls.

Slightly adapted from Rachael Ray