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Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Craving something spicy and delicious for dinner tonight? Try this Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe! It's a fun twist on the classic favorite. Ground chicken gets a bold Cajun kick.
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Course Main dish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for heat
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4-6 hamburger buns
  • Optional: pickles cheese, or coleslaw

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onion into small pieces first.
  • Chop the bell pepper the same size.
  • Mince your garlic cloves finely for maximum flavor.
  • Heat olive oil in your large skillet.
  • Add ground chicken and break it apart gently.
  • Cook until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Season with a pinch of salt.
  • Toss in onion and bell pepper now.
  • Cook until they soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste.
  • Add Cajun seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in brown sugar to balance the heat.
  • Mix everything together really well.
  • Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally so nothing sticks or burns.
  • The sauce should thicken up nicely.
  • Toast your hamburger buns if you like.
  • Spoon the mixture generously onto each bun.
  • Add toppings like pickles or cheese.

Notes

  • Don't skip toasting the buns beforehand.
  • It prevents them from getting too soggy.
  • Adjust the cayenne based on your spice tolerance.
  • Want it milder? Use less cayenne pepper.
  • Let the mixture simmer long enough for flavors.
  • The longer it cooks, the better it tastes.
  • Fresh garlic beats garlic powder every single time.
  • Add a dollop of coleslaw for crunch.
  • It balances the heat perfectly with coolness.
  • Make extra and freeze leftovers for later.
  • This recipe reheats beautifully in minutes.
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