Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos offer a crispy, flavorful twist on traditional tacos by pan-frying ground chicken pressed onto tortillas and topping them with fresh romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy bacon bits. Quick and easy to make, they combine the best of taco night with the classic flavors of a Caesar salad for a deliciously satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 small tacos 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 500 g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tacos
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp bacon bits
- Avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined, seasoning to taste.
- Assemble the tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground chicken on the back side of each flour tortilla, pressing it down firmly to ensure it adheres well.
- Cook the chicken on the tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little avocado oil. Place the tortillas chicken side down onto the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the chicken is golden and fully cooked. Flip each tortilla and crisp the other side briefly.
- Add the toppings: Remove the tortillas from the skillet. Top each with shredded romaine lettuce, drizzle with Caesar dressing, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and finish with crispy bacon bits. For a tossed salad option, coat the romaine with Caesar dressing before topping.
- Serve: Fold the tacos in half and enjoy immediately for the best crispy chicken taco experience packed with Caesar salad flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh ground chicken for the best texture and flavor.
- You can substitute flour tortillas for corn tortillas if preferred, but flour tortillas provide the best crispiness in this recipe.
- The bacon bits add a nice crunch; feel free to use freshly cooked crispy bacon chopped instead.
- For a lower fat option, choose a light Caesar dressing or reduce the cheese.
- Avocado oil is recommended due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor, but any cooking oil suitable for medium-high heat can be used.
- Ensure the chicken layer is thin to cook thoroughly and crisp properly without overcooking the tortilla.
Keywords: chicken tacos, Caesar salad tacos, ground chicken recipe, crispy chicken tacos, easy tacos
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