Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Spicy ground chicken with Cajun spices, served on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a quick, flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 lb (450g) ground chicken
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1 bell pepper, diced
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can (8 oz/230g) tomato sauce
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 hamburger buns
→ Optional Toppings
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Sliced pickles
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Shredded cheese
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Coleslaw
# Steps:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until no longer pink, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add diced bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors are well combined.
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Lightly toast the hamburger buns until golden brown.
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Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
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Add optional toppings as desired, close with the top buns, and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For a spicier version, add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
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The filling can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.