Description
These Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a spicy twist on a classic sandwich, featuring flavorful ground chicken cooked with Cajun seasoning and served on brioche buns. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Chicken Mixture:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Additional:
- 4 brioche or sandwich buns
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, coleslaw, or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Chicken Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly. Add ground chicken, cook until browned.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Assemble: Toast buns, spoon chicken mixture onto bottoms, add desired toppings, and cover with the top bun. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice level to taste.
- Can be served over rice or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
