Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes (Sloppy Chickens)

Recipe View In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and diced yellow onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

Recipe View Stir in the brown sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute, allowing the spices to bloom and release their fragrance.

Recipe View Add the chicken thighs, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the saucepan. Stir well to combine, ensuring the chicken is coated in the sauce.

Recipe View Pour in the water, stirring to incorporate all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

Recipe View Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the saucepan. Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce.

Recipe View Add the green onions and diced jalapeno pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the peppers are slightly tender and the flavors have melded together. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Recipe View Remove from heat and serve the Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joe mixture on toasted and buttered hamburger buns. Garnish with extra green onions, if desired.