Chicken Tacos With Avocado Chilli Salsa

A spicy weeknight treat! If you are a taco lover looking for a flavourful upgrade, these tacos featuring Banhoek chilli oil will hit all the right notes!  Easy to make, loaded with fresh ingredients and guaranteed to satisfy taco lovers everywhere.  Perfect for casual entertaining too!

FILLING

  • 400g chicken fillets
  • 10ml chilli oil
  • 15ml olive oil
  • 5ml    ground cumin
  • 5ml    smoked paprika
  • 15ml barbeque spice
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 50ml chopped coriander
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tortillas
  • 200g  grated mature cheddar cheese
  • Shredded lettuce for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving

AVOCADO CHILLI SALSA

  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and flesh scooped out
  • 10 ml chili oil
  • 30 ml chopped coriander
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • Salt and black pepper

  • For the salsa: add the avocado, chili oil, 30 ml water, coriander, lemon juice salt and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Cover and keep the salsa stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
  • For the filling: preheat oven to 200°C  and spray a baking  tray with oil.
  • Add the chicken, chili oil, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, barbeque spice, salt, black pepper, garlic, coriander, red peppers and onion to a large bowl and toss until fully coated.
  • Arrange the chicken and veggies in your prepared tray.
  • Bake for ±20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies tender.
  • Once done, use 2 large forks to shred the chicken OR use a knife to cut it.
  • Mix together to make the filling.
  • To assemble: line another baking tray with baking paper.
  • Lay out the tortillas and spray with olive oil spray on both sides.
  • Bake for ±5 minutes. (They must not be crisp -still being able to fold over your filling.)
  • Layer tortillas with cheese, chicken filling and a little more cheese.
  • Fold over and press down gently.
  • Place tortillas back in the oven and bake for ±5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and your tortillas are crispy.
  • Serve with the salsa, chopped lettuce and lime wedges