Description
Spicy Cajun chicken sloppy joes bring Southern comfort to your dinner table with bold, zesty flavors. Hearty sandwiches combine tender chicken, rich sauce, and crisp bun for a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 burger buns
Seasonings and Spices:
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2–1 teaspoon hot sauce
Vegetables and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced cheese
- Coleslaw
- Sour cream
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium-low heat, melting oil and butter together to create a flavorful base.
- Sauté chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper for approximately 7-8 minutes until vegetables become tender and translucent.
- Introduce ground chicken to the skillet, carefully breaking apart the meat while cooking for 5 minutes until it loses its pink color.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and minced garlic over the chicken, stirring to distribute the spices evenly.
- Allow the seasonings to bloom and release their aromatic qualities for one minute.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, brown sugar, hot sauce, and cream, creating a rich and zesty sauce.
- Thoroughly integrate all ingredients, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent sticking and promote flavor melding.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, tasting and fine-tuning to personal preference.
- Pile the spicy chicken mixture onto toasted buns, garnishing with optional toppings for added texture and freshness.
Notes
- Choose lean ground chicken for a healthier protein option that keeps the dish light and nutritious.
- Control spice levels by adjusting Cajun seasoning to suit different family members’ heat tolerances.
- Consider using whole wheat buns for added fiber and a more balanced meal.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline the cooking process and reduce overall cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg