Description
A bold and comforting sandwich filled with juicy Cajun-seasoned shredded chicken, simmered in a rich tomato sauce with peppers and onions, served on soft toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken thighs
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 medium bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, then sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until soft and fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook until fully done, then shred them directly in the pan.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until thick and flavorful.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Lightly toast the hamburger buns.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the buns and serve warm.
Notes
- Toast the buns lightly so they hold the sauce better.
- Let the mixture simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning based on spice preference.
- Shred the chicken finely for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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