Description
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes offer a fiery, bold twist on a classic sandwich, combining juicy ground chicken with vibrant Cajun spices, bell peppers, and a tangy sauce for a quick, weeknight-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional for extra spice)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal substitute if needed)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 burger buns or sandwich rolls
- Optional toppings: lettuce, pickles, sliced jalapeños, or cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Once the chicken is browned, stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
- Simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes until thickened and saucy.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted buns and add your favorite toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy the bold Cajun kick!
Notes
- For extra heat, leave in the chili flakes or add more Cajun seasoning.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef if desired.
- Use a halal-friendly Worcestershire sauce or omit if needed.
- Toast the buns for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess.
- Yields 4 servings, making it great for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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