Delicious Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 onion, finely diced
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1 bell pepper, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 cup tomato sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp brown sugar
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
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Sliced jalapeños
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Pickles
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Shredded cheese
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Coleslaw
→ Burger Buns
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4-6 burger buns, toasted with butter
→ Homemade Cajun Seasoning
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp thyme
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
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1/4 tsp black pepper
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ground chicken to the skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes. Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and stir to coat evenly.
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Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper as needed.
# Notes:
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Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice tolerance. Serve with extra napkins as the dish can be messy.