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Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe

Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes
  • Total Time: 19 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, tangy Parmesan cheese, and crunchy bacon bits, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. 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 Assembling:

  • 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

  1. Season the Chicken: In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Prepare the Tacos: Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned chicken on the back of each tortilla, pressing it down firmly.
  3. 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.
  4. Assemble the Tacos: Top each taco with fresh romaine, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and crispy bacon bits. Fold them up and enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg