Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes (Print)
Bold Cajun chicken in a savory sauce makes these Sloppy Joes extra flavorful and perfect for a quick dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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450 g ground chicken
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1 bell pepper, diced
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1 small onion, diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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226 g tomato sauce
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60 ml ketchup
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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15 ml olive oil
→ Assembly
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4 hamburger buns
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Optional: sliced pickles
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Optional: shredded cheese
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Optional: coleslaw
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and onion, sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
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Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until fully opaque, about 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Toast hamburger buns in a dry skillet or toaster until golden brown.
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Divide the spicy chicken mixture among the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Add desired optional toppings, then place top halves over filling.
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Serve the sandwiches hot and enjoy immediately.
# Notes:
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Opt for sturdy rolls such as kaiser buns to prevent the filling from soaking through.
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Adjust spiciness by modifying the amount of cayenne in your Cajun seasoning.