Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
Introduction: Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes 🌶️🍔
Get ready to ignite your taste buds with Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes—a fiery, flavorful twist on the classic comfort sandwich! This dish takes the messy, saucy goodness of traditional Sloppy Joes and kicks it up with bold Cajun spices, lean ground chicken, and a medley of vibrant bell peppers and onions. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day feasts, or meal prep, this recipe is quick, customizable, and packed with personality.
Born from the fusion of Louisiana Cajun flavors and all-American sandwich nostalgia, this version swaps out beef for lighter ground chicken (though turkey or plant-based crumbles work too!). The result? A smoky, slightly sweet, and spicy filling piled high on buttery toasted buns, with optional toppings like melty cheese, pickles, or cool coleslaw to balance the heat.
Why You’ll Love It:
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30-Minute Magic: From skillet to table in half an hour.
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Heat Control: Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your spice tolerance.
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Crowd-Pleasing: Kids and adults alike will devour it (serve with extra napkins!).
Ingredients đź›’
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1 lb ground chicken (or turkey for a leaner option)
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1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
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½ onion, finely diced (yellow or red)
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1 bell pepper, finely diced (any color; green adds bitterness, red/yellow for sweetness)
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2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder in a pinch)
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for heat—use store-bought or make your own*)
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1 tbsp tomato paste (for depth)
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1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes for texture)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce for umami)
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1 tsp brown sugar (or honey to balance acidity)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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4–6 burger buns (toasted with butter for extra crunch)
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Optional toppings: Sliced jalapeños, pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw
Homemade Cajun Seasoning (Mix Together):
1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp thyme, ¼ tsp cayenne (adjust to taste), ¼ tsp black pepper.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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