Description
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine flavorful ground chicken with classic Caesar salad ingredients for a crispy, savory taco experience that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 500 g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Tacos
- 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 (approximately 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Mix the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Spread Chicken on Tortillas: Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground chicken onto the back side of each flour tortilla, pressing it down firmly to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Tacos: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little avocado oil. Place the tortillas chicken side down in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until the chicken is golden and fully cooked. Flip the tortillas and cook the other side briefly until crisp.
- Prepare the Toppings: Chop the romaine lettuce and optionally toss with Caesar dressing in advance, or drizzle dressing on each taco after cooking.
- Assemble the Tacos: Top each cooked tortilla with romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon bits.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fold the tacos and serve immediately for the best crispy chicken taco experience.
Notes
- Use flour tortillas for best texture, but corn tortillas can be substituted if desired.
- For crispier chicken, press down firmly while spreading and ensure skillet is preheated properly.
- To make preparation faster, toss the romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing ahead of time.
- Avocado oil is preferred for its high smoke point; you can substitute with vegetable or canola oil.
- For a low-fat option, use a light Caesar dressing and reduce or omit bacon bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
