Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos Recipe

two chicken caesar smash tacos on a plate

Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken caesar smash tacos, chicken tacos, how to make smash tacos, smash tacos, tacos for taco tuesday

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

Servings:

Calories: 971kcal

Author: Jessica Formicola

These chicken Caesar smash tacos are crispy and packed with flavor from ground chicken, romaine, bacon, Parmesan and Caesar dressing.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 6- inch flour tortillas
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup pain or roasted garlic hummus
2 tablespoons quinoa , dry
½ cup bacon , cooked and crumbled
2 cups romaine lettuce , hand torn into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons pickled red onions
½ cup parmesan cheese , shaved or grated
½ cup Caesar salad dressing
Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

In medium mixing bowl, combine the 1 pound ground chicken, 2 tablespoons seasoned breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
Evenly divide the mixture into 6 increments. Slather it onto one side of each of the 6 6- inch flour tortillas.
If using a griddle, grease the whole griddle and heat to 350°F. If using a cast iron pan, work approximately 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and one tortilla at a time and heat to medium heat.
Place the tortilla(s) raw chicken side down onto the hot surface. Using a spatula, press down hard to sear it. Leave in place for approximately 3 minutes. Flip the tortilla and continue to cook for 1 minute on the other side. If working in batches, transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200°F oven. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
When all are cooked, evenly divide the 1 cup pain or roasted garlic hummus between all 6 tacos, then the 2 tablespoons quinoa (so it sticks to the hummus), cooked and crumbled ½ cup bacon, shredded 2 cups romaine lettuce, 2 tablespoons pickled red onions and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
Finish off with a drizzle of ½ cup Caesar salad dressing and a few grinds of Freshly cracked black pepper.
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Notes

Storage: Store the cooked chicken tortillas separately from the toppings if possible. Keep the cooked smash tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and store the lettuce and toppings separately so they stay fresh.

Freezing: The fully assembled tacos are not good freezer candidates because the lettuce and dressing will not hold up well. However, the cooked chicken-tortilla base can be cooled, wrapped well, and frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven, then top fresh.

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