Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos: Crispy Caesar Taco Recipe
Crispy flour tortillas filled with smashed seasoned ground chicken, fresh romaine, tangy Caesar dressing, parmesan, and vegetarian bacon bits for a handheld Caesar salad experience. Ready in 20 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas (6-8 inch)
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp vegetarian/turkey bacon bits
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place tortillas in skillet to warm.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over each tortilla.
- Divide ground chicken evenly, flattening to form 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
- Cook 2-3 minutes per side until chicken is golden and tortillas are crispy.
- Top with romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan, and vegetarian bacon bits.
- Warm briefly to melt cheese, then serve.
Notes
Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
Freshly grated parmesan improves texture and flavor.
Adjust dressing quantity to taste.
For a halal version, use plant-based bacon.
Freshly grated parmesan improves texture and flavor.
Adjust dressing quantity to taste.
For a halal version, use plant-based bacon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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