Tender chicken, Cajun heat and smoky sauce fill toasted buns for a craveable, easy-to-make handheld main.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
05 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
06 - 1/4 cup chicken broth
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Other
12 - 4 hamburger buns
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
14 - Optional: sliced pickles
15 - Optional: shredded lettuce
16 - Optional: coleslaw
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
02 - Add ground chicken to the skillet. Break up meat with a spatula and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
03 - Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, allowing spices to bloom.
04 - Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir thoroughly to combine. Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
05 - Toast hamburger buns lightly, if desired, just before serving.
06 - Spoon the Cajun chicken mixture generously onto the toasted buns. Top with sliced pickles, shredded lettuce, or coleslaw as desired. Serve immediately.
