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Crispy Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Crispy Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
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15m
Prep
12m
Cook
4
Servings
976
Views
easy
Dinner
American
by Yumzy
A high-protein, flavorful weeknight dinner that smashes seasoned ground chicken directly onto tortillas for a golden, crispy crust, topped with cool, creamy Caesar romaine salad.
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Ingredients
- ✓0.5 kg ground chicken
- ✓1 tsp garlic powder
- ✓0.5 tsp onion powder
- ✓0.8 tsp kosher salt
- ✓0.5 tsp black pepper
- ✓8 small flour tortillas
- ✓15 ml olive oil
- ✓120 ml Parmesan cheese
- ✓600 ml romaine lettuce
- ✓79.2 ml Caesar dressing
- ✓15 ml lemon juice
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Instructions
1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly incorporated.
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Tip:Avoid overmixing the ground chicken to keep the texture tender when pressed.
2
Divide the ground chicken mixture into 8 equal portions. Press each portion directly onto one side of each tortilla, spreading it in an even, thin layer all the way to the edges.
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Tip:Spreading the meat slightly past the rim accounts for natural meat shrinkage during searing.
3
In a separate bowl, toss the shredded romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing, fresh lemon juice, remaining 0.3 teaspoon salt, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
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Tip:Dress the greens right before cooking the tacos so the lettuce stays crunchy.
4
Heat a heavy skillet or flat-top griddle over medium-high heat and brush lightly with olive oil. Place the tacos meat-side down into the hot pan and press firmly with a sturdy spatula.
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Tip:Firm pressure ensures complete contact with the pan for a deeply browned crust.
5
Cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through. Flip the tacos tortilla-side down, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the hot meat, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the tortilla bottom is golden and crisp.
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Tip:Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
6
Transfer the warm tacos to a platter, immediately pile each taco with a generous portion of the dressed Caesar salad, and serve right away.
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Tip:Serve immediately so the contrast between the warm, crispy shell and cold salad remains distinct.
📝Chef's Notes
For the best crunch, serve immediately after assembling. You can meal prep the seasoned ground chicken and Caesar dressing up to 24 hours in advance, keeping the lettuce dry until ready to toss and assemble.
chicken
ceaser
smash
tacos
high protein
crispy
easy
weeknight
dinner
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