Description
Homemade Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders featuring juicy ground chicken, savory smoked turkey bacon, and melty plant-based cheese in soft slider buns. A delicious twist on a classic, perfect for family dinners, parties, or quick flavorful meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 2 slices smoked turkey slices (optional)
- 4 slider buns (small, soft, 2–3 inches diameter)
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded or sliced
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent (e.g., pectin, agar)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (natural)
Sauces and Seasonings
- 3/4 cup tomato sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (natural)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Finely chop the onion and bell peppers for a smooth mixture. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp and chop into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the plant-based cheese by grating or slicing to ensure it melts easily over the sliders.
- Cook the Chicken Mixture: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Then add the ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks thoroughly until no longer pink.
- Build the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and natural gelling agent into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Stir continuously to form a thick, luscious sauce that coats the meat well. Simmer for 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice each slider bun in half. Layer the bottom halves with crisp smoked turkey bacon and optional smoked turkey slices. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken sloppy joe mixture over the meat layers, then top with plant-based cheese. Place the assembled buns on a baking sheet and toast in the oven or under the broiler briefly until the cheese softens and melts.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the sliders carefully from the oven. Let them cool just enough to hold comfortably. Serve with desired sides or garnishes for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh ground chicken for optimal juiciness and texture.
- Simmer the sauce over low heat to deepen the flavors gradually.
- Do not skip adding the natural gelling agent to achieve perfect sauciness and binding.
- Toast the slider buns just before serving to prevent sogginess and add crunch.
- Adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding mild or bold seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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