Cajun Chicken with Corn Salsa

Spicy chicken with a side salad

• CuisineAmerican
• CategoryChicken
• CourseMains

Ingredients

• 1.2 kgsChicken tenderloins
• 2 tbspOlive oil


• Cajun Spice Mix
• 1 tbspChilli powder
• 1 tbspMustard powder
• 1 tbspCumin powder
• 1 tbspDried garlic flakes
• 1 tbspDried onion flakes
• 1 tspPepper powder
• 1 tspPaprika
• 1 tspSalt


• Corn Salsa
• 200 gmsCorn kernels
• 200 gmsRed capsicum, diced
• 200 gmsTomatoes, diced
• 1 bunchCoriander
• 2 tbspOlive oil
• 2 tbspLemon juice
• ½ cupBreadcrumbs


• 1 cupMayonnaise

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients for the cajun spice mix and dry grind fine
2. Put chicken tenderloins in a bag and drizzle with the olive oil
3. Add half the spice mix and toss till chicken is coated
4. Place on shallow baking tray, cover with foil and roast in oven at 200°C for 20 minutes
5. Turn over, spray with oil and roast uncovered for another 10 minutes


6. Mix all ingredients for salsa with 2 tbsp of cajun spice mix, adding breadcrumbs if salsa is too wet


7. Add 2 tbsp cajun spice mix to mayonnaise and mix thoroughly


8. Serve tenderloins with salad on the side and drizzled with spiced mayonnaise