Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking, as needed
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup croutons, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground chicken into 10 equal portions. Take one portion and place it onto a mini tortilla. Using your hands, spread the minced chicken evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla to create a thin layer. Repeat with the remaining chicken and tortillas.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Lightly sprinkle coarse salt over the chicken layer on each prepared tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil, if needed, to prevent sticking. Once hot, place 2-3 chicken-side-down tortillas into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Immediately use a sturdy spatula to press down firmly on the tortillas, smashing the chicken against the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, and the tortilla is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute to lightly crisp the tortilla side, if desired. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the Caesar salad topping. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup of croutons, and 1/2 cup of Caesar dressing. Toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the prepared Caesar salad onto the cooked chicken-smash side of each tortilla.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Drizzle additional Caesar dressing on top of the salad for extra flavor, as desired. Add more croutons on top for added crunch.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Fold the tacos in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking, as needed
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup croutons, plus more for topping
Instructions
- 1
Divide the ground chicken into 10 equal portions. Take one portion and place it onto a mini tortilla. Using your hands, spread the minced chicken evenly across the entire surface of the tortilla to create a thin layer. Repeat with the remaining chicken and tortillas.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Lightly sprinkle coarse salt over the chicken layer on each prepared tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of olive oil, if needed, to prevent sticking. Once hot, place 2-3 chicken-side-down tortillas into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Immediately use a sturdy spatula to press down firmly on the tortillas, smashing the chicken against the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, and the tortilla is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 1 minute to lightly crisp the tortilla side, if desired. Remove from the pan and set aside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the Caesar salad topping. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup of croutons, and 1/2 cup of Caesar dressing. Toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the prepared Caesar salad onto the cooked chicken-smash side of each tortilla.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Drizzle additional Caesar dressing on top of the salad for extra flavor, as desired. Add more croutons on top for added crunch.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Fold the tacos in half and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min