Description
These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos combine the classic flavors of Caesar salad with juicy ground chicken in a fun and easy-to-make street taco form. Ground chicken mixed with Parmesan cheese is smeared onto flour tortillas and cooked until crisp, then topped with a fresh Caesar salad mixture including romaine, croutons, and Caesar dressing. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal with a delightful contrast between crispy chicken and refreshing salad.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tacos
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 8 small street taco flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup croutons, chopped
- 1/4 cup Caesar dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Caesar Salad: Chop the romaine lettuce finely, smaller than normal chopping size for best texture. Place the chopped lettuce into a large bowl. Chop the croutons into smaller pieces and add them to the lettuce. Add 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the Caesar dressing. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients. Set aside while preparing the chicken mixture.
- Heat the Cooking Surface: Preheat a Blackstone grill, electric griddle, or large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot before cooking the tacos.
- Mix the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the cheese and seasoning throughout the chicken.
- Divide and Spread Chicken on Tortillas: Divide the chicken mixture into 8 equal portions. Take one portion and smear it evenly over the entire surface of one flour tortilla. Repeat for all tortillas.
- Cook the Tacos: Place the tortillas chicken-side down on the preheated grill or skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and slightly crispy. Carefully flip the tortillas and cook for another 30 to 90 seconds on the tortilla side until warmed and slightly toasted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Serve: Top each warm chicken taco with a generous scoop of the prepared Caesar salad mixture. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of crispy chicken and fresh Caesar salad.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a cast iron skillet or flat top grill to cook the chicken side of the tacos.
- If you prefer a low-carb option, substitute the flour tortillas with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
- You can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the Caesar salad for added brightness.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking and crispiness of the chicken side.
- These tacos can be prepared ahead by making the chicken mixture and salad separately and assembling just before serving.
