Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos Recipe
A high-protein twist on classic Caesar salad, these pan-crisped chicken patties serve as the base for creamy romaine, crispy bacon, and shaved parmesan—all nestled in taco form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Patties:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Toppings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan
- 4 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Combine well.
- Divide the mixture into 4 parts and shape into thin patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken patties in the skillet for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing.
- Top each tortilla with a cooked chicken patty and dressed romaine, bacon, and shredded parmesan.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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