Description
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring crispy ground chicken topped with classic Caesar salad ingredients. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 500g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp bacon bits
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned chicken on the back of each tortilla, pressing it down firmly.
- Cook the Tacos: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little avocado oil, place the tortillas chicken side down, and cook until the chicken is golden and fully cooked (approx 2-3 minutes). Flip the tortilla and crisp up the other side.
- Top and Serve: Top each taco with fresh romaine, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and crispy bacon bits. Can also toss the Caesar salad in advance as pictured here. Fold them up, take a bite, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize these tacos by adding additional toppings like cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, or hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground chicken with plant-based crumbles or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
