Name: Cajun chicken with chunky salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (180g) skinless chicken breast fillets, trimmed; 2 tablespoon chopped oregano; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoon paprika; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed chilli flakes; light tortillas, to serve; lime wedges, to serve; Chunky salsa; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 green capsicum, seeded, chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped coriander; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; few drops tabasco

Cajun chicken with chunky salsa

Prepare this delicious barbecued cajun-spiced chicken breast for your family and friends. Serve with fresh tomato salsa, tortillas and a squeeze of lime for a fresh, flavour-packed dinner.

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

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Ingredients

4 (180g) skinless chicken breast fillets, trimmed

2 tablespoon chopped oregano

2 clove garlic, crushed

2 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

1 teaspoon crushed chilli flakes

light tortillas, to serve

lime wedges, to serve

Chunky salsa

2 large tomatoes, chopped

1 green capsicum, seeded, chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped coriander

2 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

few drops tabasco

Method

1.In a large bowl, combine chicken, oregano, garlic, paprika, olive oil, pepper and chilli. Toss well. Set aside to marinate 15 minutes.

2.To make salsa: In a bowl, combine tomatoes, capsicum, onion, coriander, lime juice, olive oil and tabasco. Set aside.

3.Preheat a lightly oiled char-grill pan or barbecue on high. Grill chicken 3-4 minutes each side, or until cooked through. Rest a few minutes. Slice.

4.Meanwhile, toast tortillas on grill. Serve sliced chicken with salsa, tortillas and extra lime wedges.

Omit the oil and add chopped pineapple or mango to the salsa.
Note

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