Spicy Chicken Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
02 -
1 onion, chopped small
03 -
1 rib celery, minced
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1 tablespoon butter
05 -
1 tablespoon oil
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3 minced garlic cloves
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1 pound ground chicken
08 -
3 tablespoons cajun spices
→ Sauce
09 -
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 -
1/2 cup heavy cream
11 -
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
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1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
13 -
4 burger rolls
14 -
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
→ Optional Toppings
15 -
Shredded lettuce
16 -
Sour cream
17 -
Sliced cheese
18 -
Slaw
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil and butter. Sauté the onion, celery, and pepper till they soften, around 7 minutes.
02 -
Add chicken, crumbling it as it cooks. After 5 minutes, sprinkle in cajun spices and stir in garlic.
03 -
Add tomatoes, cream, sugar, and hot sauce. Turn heat to low.
04 -
Let it bubble gently for 15 minutes while stirring here and there. Adjust seasoning with salt.
05 -
Lightly toast the buns and layer with your favorite toppings before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
Cooking longer will make it thicker for a less sloppy texture.
02 -
Toast your buns at the last minute so they’re still nice and crisp.
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Be cautious with salt, based on how salty your cajun spice mix is.