Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Crispy chicken tacos with a classic Caesar salad twist, easy to make and perfect for picky eaters.
Ingredients
Taco Ingredients
- 8 small small tortillas Flour works best for flipping, but you can use corn if gentle.
- 1 lb ground chicken Finely chopped chicken can also be used.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 pinch paprika
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing Store bought is fine.
- 2 cups romaine lettuce Chopped.
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Shaved or grated.
- 1 cup croutons Optional, but adds great crunch.
- 1 whole lemon Wedges for squeezing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently without overworking.
- Smash onto tortilla: Lay a tortilla on a cutting board, add a thin layer of seasoned chicken to one side. Press down to stick.
Cooking
- Cook chicken side down: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add a little oil and place the tortilla with chicken side down. Press with a spatula for about 10 seconds. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Flip and crisp: Flip the tortilla so the tortilla side hits the pan. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until lightly crisp.
Assembly
- Add fillings: Turn off the heat, then fill the taco with lettuce, Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing, and croutons. Squeeze lemon over the top, fold and serve immediately.
Notes
To keep tacos crisp, wait to add dressing until serving. Great for picky eaters - everyone can customize their tacos.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 680mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g