Cajun Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes (Print-Friendly Version)

Ground chicken simmers with diced vegetables and a compact tomato sauce for these four sandwiches. Reduce the filling until it holds together on a bun, then add toppings at serving. Use a temperature check for the ground poultry.

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# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ For the Cajun chicken filling

01 - 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken

02 - 1 tbsp olive oil

03 - 1 small onion, finely diced

04 - 1 bell pepper (red or green), finely diced

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce

07 - 2 tbsp ketchup

08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

09 - 2–3 tsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)

10 - Salt and pepper to taste

11 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for more heat)

→ For serving

12 - 4 burger buns, toasted

13 - Optional toppings: sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, cheese, mayo, or coleslaw

# How to Make It:

01 - Finely dice onion and bell pepper and mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Soften the onion and pepper for several minutes.

02 - Add garlic and stir briefly. Add ground chicken and break it into small pieces. Continue cooking and stirring until the chicken reaches 165°F.

03 - Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup and Worcestershire. Add the lower amount of Cajun seasoning. Simmer about five minutes until the sauce coats the filling without excess pooling.

04 - Taste and adjust seasoning or optional cayenne. Toast the four buns. Divide the filling among them and add chosen toppings immediately before serving.

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