Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes (Print-Friendly Format)
Spicy ground chicken with peppers and onions, seasoned Cajun-style, piled on toasted buns.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g ground chicken
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 bell pepper, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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230 g tomato sauce
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60 ml 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, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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4 hamburger buns
# How to Make It:
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Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add ground chicken to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
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Pour in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Lower the heat and simmer the mixture for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavours have melded.
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Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the base of each hamburger bun. Top with remaining bun halves and serve hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For added heat, include a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Toast buns lightly before serving for improved texture.