Best Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe Recipes

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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions (white and green parts separate), thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 pound lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 (4-inch) whole wheat pitas with pockets, tops trimmed and warmed
Suggested servings: sliced tomato and cucumbers

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the scallion whites cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pine nuts. Serve mixture stuffed into warm pita with tomato slices and cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 34 grams

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE



MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt
fresh pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 # lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain low fat yogurt
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 4inch whole wheat pitas
serve with sliced cucumbers/tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add scallion white parts, cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stirin garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes. Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pone nuts. Serve mixuture stuffed into pita with tomato and cucumber slices.

MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN SLOPPY JOE



Middle Eastern Chicken Sloppy Joe image

I found this unique recipe on the Food Network website. It looks like a great twist on an old favorite. Use the soy yogurt to make this dairy-free.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced (white and green parts separate)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 lb lean ground chicken
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt or 1/4 cup soy yogurt
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 (4 inch) whole wheat pita bread, with pockets, tops trimmed and warmed
tomatoes, sliced
cucumber, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add the scallion whites cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, tomato, and raisins and cook over high heat until mixture is almost dry, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook stirring until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the green part of the scallions, yogurt, and pine nuts.
  • Serve mixture stuffed into warm pita with tomato slices and cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 830.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 33.2

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