Description

Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a quick and flavorful twist on classic tacos, combining seasoned ground chicken cooked to crispy perfection on flour tortillas with fresh romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan, and savory turkey bacon bits. These tacos make a delicious, easy-to-prepare meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein

500g ground chicken
3 tbsp turkey bacon bits

Seasonings and Dressing

2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Caesar dressing

Produce

1/2 head romaine lettuce, shredded
Fresh parsley for garnish

Cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Carbohydrates

8 small flour tortillas

Cooking Fat

Drizzle of avocado oil (for cooking)

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well blended, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the meat.
Assemble tacos: Spread an even layer of the seasoned ground chicken mixture onto each flour tortilla, preparing them for cooking.
Cook the chicken on tortillas: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of avocado oil. Place each tortilla chicken-side down and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the chicken layer is golden brown and cooked through; then flip the tortilla to crisp the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add fresh toppings: Remove the cooked tacos from the heat and top each one with shredded romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and turkey bacon bits to add flavor and texture.
Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle fresh parsley over the tacos for a fresh herbal note, then serve immediately to enjoy the combination of warm crispy chicken and fresh toppings.

Notes

Use turkey bacon bits for a leaner option, or substitute with regular bacon bits if preferred.
For gluten-free tacos, substitute the flour tortillas with corn or gluten-free tortillas.
You can adjust the amount of Caesar dressing according to taste preference or to make the tacos less creamy.
To add extra heat, consider topping the tacos with a bit of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Ensure the skillet is hot enough before cooking to get the chicken and tortillas crispy.