Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Cajun chicken filling
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1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1 bell pepper (red or green), finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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2 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)
→ For serving
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4 burger buns, toasted
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Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, cheese, mayo, or coleslaw
# Steps to Follow:
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In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
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Add ground chicken to the pan. Cook and break it apart until browned and fully cooked (about 5–6 minutes).
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, and Cajun seasoning. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Simmer 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
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Toast the buns for extra texture. Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture onto bottom buns. Add desired toppings, then close the sandwich with the top bun.