Description
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine seasoned ground chicken pressed onto crispy tortillas with fresh romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, and crispy bacon bits for a quick and flavorful twist on classic tacos. Perfect for a 20-minute meal that delivers a satisfying crunch and zesty, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 500g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp bacon bits
- Avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly seasoned.
- Assemble Tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground chicken onto the back side of each flour tortilla, pressing the meat firmly onto the tortilla to adhere well.
- Cook Tacos: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of avocado oil. Place the tortillas chicken-side down onto the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the chicken turns golden brown and is cooked through. Then flip the tortilla and cook the other side until it crisps up.
- Final Touches: Remove the cooked tacos from the skillet. Top each with chopped fresh romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon bits. Optionally, toss the romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing beforehand for a dressed salad topping.
- Serve: Fold up the tacos and serve immediately to enjoy the combination of crispy chicken, fresh greens, and savory toppings.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- For extra crispiness, cook on medium-high heat but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Ground chicken can be substituted with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- To keep tortillas pliable before cooking, warm them briefly in a dry pan or microwave.
- Store any leftover chicken mixture separately from the toppings to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
