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Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe

Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe
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These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine juicy ground chicken seasoned with garlic and spices, smashed and crisped onto soft flour tortillas, topped with fresh romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon bits. This quick and flavorful recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional tacos, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

  • 500g ground chicken
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Taco Base

  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)

Toppings

  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp bacon bits

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken mixture: In a bowl, thoroughly mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This ensures the chicken is evenly seasoned.
  2. Assemble the tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned ground chicken onto the back side of each flour tortilla, pressing the meat down firmly to adhere it well.
  3. Cook the chicken on the tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of avocado oil. Place the tortillas chicken-side down on the hot skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked. Then flip the tortilla and cook the other side until crisp.
  4. Add toppings: Remove the tortillas from the skillet and top each taco with chopped fresh romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon bits. You may also toss the romaine in Caesar dressing beforehand if desired.
  5. Serve: Fold each taco up and enjoy immediately for the best crispy chicken taco experience.

Notes

  • Use fresh ground chicken for best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste, adding more garlic powder or black pepper if desired.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas or gluten-free tortilla options.
  • You can prepare the Caesar salad topping ahead of time and store it separately to maintain crispness.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

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