Description
These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos are a fun twist on traditional tacos. Ground chicken seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper is smashed onto tortillas, creating a crispy base for a zesty Caesar slaw. Topped with Parmesan and optional extras like crouton crumbs, this recipe is a flavorful delight.
Ingredients
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For the Smash Chicken:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Caesar Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Crouton crumbs
- Extra Caesar dressing
- Shaved Parmesan
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Smash Chicken: Mix ground chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into patties and cook on a skillet.
- Make the Caesar Slaw: Toss romaine with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, Parmesan, and pepper.
- Assemble Tacos: Top tortillas with cooked chicken patties and Caesar slaw. Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Store-bought or homemade Caesar dressing can be used.
- Toast tortillas before adding chicken for extra crispiness.
- Ground turkey or plant-based alternatives are suitable substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
