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How to Make Chicken Joes
OK, so time for a confession. While we always had home-cooked meals, we also always had a can of Sloppy Joe mix tucked into the corner of the pantry for when we got lazy. Knowing now that processed foods are not healthy, I developed these Chicken Joes that are much more diabetes-friendly with all the same taste of the sloppy Joes of childhood. With extra vegetables, this version makes the grade.
15 min prep time
20 min cook time
8servings
1 open-faced sandwich
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground chicken, onion, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over medium heat until meat is browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Add in the green or red pepper and zucchini and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Add the diced tomatoes and BBQ sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve the mixture over half of a toasted bun.
Nutrition facts
8 Servings
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Serving Size
1 open-faced sandwich
- Amount per serving Calories 145
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Total Fat
4.5g
- Saturated Fat 1.2g
- Cholesterol 30mg
- Sodium 340mg
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Total Carbohydrate
17g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Total Sugars 6g
- Protein 10g
Ingredients
ground chicken
3/4 lbs
small onion (minced)
1
garlic (minced)
2 clove
chili powder
1 tsp
paprika salt (to taste)
1/2 tsp
red or green bell pepper (chopped)
1
zucchini (diced)
3/4 cup
14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)
1
bottled BBQ sauce (look for a brand with the lowest amount of sugar)
1/2 cup
whole wheat hamburger buns (toasted )
4
Reviews & Ratings
Not recommended
Definitely recommend sauté all vegetables before browning chicken, and set aside,
Then add when adding bbq and diced tomatoes
Recommended