Chicken Cajun BBQ

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey for a leaner option)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
• ½ onion, finely diced (yellow or red)
• 1 bell pepper, finely diced (any color; green adds bitterness, red/yellow for sweetness)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder in a pinch)
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust for heat—use store-bought or make your own*)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (for depth)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes for texture)
• I used 4 or 5 Tbsp of Ketchup instead of Tomato paste and sauce (May need more if
• it is too dry)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce for umami)
• 1 tsp brown sugar (or honey to balance acidity)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4-6 burger buns (toasted with butter for extra crunch)
• Optional toppings: Sliced jalapeños, pickles, shredded cheese, or coleslaw

Instructions

Heat olive oil

Cook chicken until no pink remains

Sauté Aromatics (Onions, Peppers, Garlic) with Chicken for 5 min or until soft

Sprinkle Cajun seasoning; stir to coat evenly.

Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.

May need more ketchup but not too much

Reduce heat to low; simmer for 10-15 mins until thickened. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

Taste, if too spicy could add ketchup or brown sugar