Description
Spicy Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes bring Louisiana’s bold flavors to your dinner table with a saucy, zesty twist. Packed with robust seasonings and hearty chicken, this dish delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Meat and Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 medium bell peppers, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Cajun Seasoning and Spices:
- 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Hot sauce to taste
- 4–6 burger buns
- Pickles (optional)
- Cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly cook ground chicken until no pink remains, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Reduce heat and incorporate diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning across the meat mixture, creating an even coating that infuses robust flavor throughout the dish.
- Introduce tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and chicken broth, stirring continuously to blend the ingredients and create a rich, vibrant sauce.
- Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens to a hearty consistency.
- Toast hamburger buns until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Generously spoon the spicy Cajun chicken mixture onto prepared buns, ensuring an even distribution of meat and sauce.
- Optional: Drizzle additional hot sauce for those desiring extra heat and complexity in the flavor profile.
Notes
- Choose lean ground chicken for a healthier twist, ensuring the meat stays moist during cooking.
- Toast the hamburger buns lightly to add a crispy texture and prevent them from getting soggy with the saucy mixture.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning intensity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding more gradually.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free buns or serving the mixture over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 45753
- Calories: 0.07 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0.01 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.01 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.01 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg