Description
Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine seasoned ground chicken cooked crisp on tortillas with fresh romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and bacon bits for a quick, flavorful twist on classic tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 500 g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Toppings
- ½ head romaine lettuce
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp bacon bits
Others
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Avocado oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well incorporated.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground chicken onto the back side of each tortilla, pressing it down firmly to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the Chicken on Tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little avocado oil. Place the tortillas chicken side down and cook for approximately 3 minutes until the chicken is golden and fully cooked. Flip the tortilla and cook the other side until crisped.
- Add Toppings: Top each cooked taco with fresh romaine lettuce, drizzle with Caesar dressing, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese, and add crispy bacon bits. Optionally, toss the lettuce with Caesar dressing before assembling for extra flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fold the tacos, serve immediately, and enjoy a deliciously crispy chicken taco experience.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas.
- To make it vegetarian, replace ground chicken with cooked crumbled tofu or plant-based meat substitute.
- Use low-fat Caesar dressing to reduce calories.
- Ensure chicken is cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Use fresh bacon bits or homemade crispy bacon for better texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
