Barbecued Chicken Tacos With Lime Mayonnaise

Submitted by English_Rose

"This recipe gives traditional Mexican ingredients a modern twist in these fabulous tacos with zingy lime mayonnaise."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 10 tacos

ingredients

• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, stone removed and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 4 chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
• 1 head lettuce, shredded

• To serve

• 10 taco shells
• cilantro, finely chopped

directions

1. Preheat a grill/griddle or barbecue.
2. Mix the tomatoes, red onion and avocado.
3. In a large bowl combine the mixed spice and herb mixture with the oil until well blended.
4. Add the chicken to the cinnamon, oregano and cayenne and turn in the mixture to coat well.
5. Cook the chicken breasts on a medium heat for 12-15 minutes, turning a couple of times.
6. When the chicken is fully cooked through, place on a chopping board and slice.
7. To make the lime mayonnaise, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest.
8. To serve; fill the tacos with the sliced chicken, avocado salad and lettuce. Drizzle with the lime mayonnaise and sprinkle with cilantro.