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Chicken Caesar Tacos
Catherine

Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

Let's be honest: Sometimes, "easy" recipes end up being… bland. Not these! This recipe is all about maximum flavor with minimal fuss. Plus, who doesn't love a good taco night? And the "smashed" part? It's a fun little twist that makes them extra crispy and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5 -6 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:
  • 1 lb 500g ground chicken (because who has time to chop?)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or 1 crushed garlic clove – whichever you have on hand!
  • 1 teaspoon mixed herbs Italian seasoning works great
  • Salt and black pepper to taste – don't be shy!
For the Caesar Salad (enough for 3 tacos, double as needed):
  • 1 small head of gem lettuce chopped (Romaine works too!)
  • 1-2 spring onions sliced (adds a nice little zing)
  • Fresh chives chopped (because everything's better with chives)
  • 1 ripe avocado sliced (creamy goodness!)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese the more, the merrier!
  • Your favorite Caesar dressing store-bought is totally fine – we're all about keeping it real
For the Topping:
  • Crispy fried onions you know, the kind you put on green bean casserole? They're amazing here!
  • Small Tortillas.

Method
 

  1. Brown the Chicken: Heat a little olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken, garlic, mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook it, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's nicely browned and cooked through. No pink allowed!
  2. Prep the Salad: While the chicken is cooking, chop up your lettuce, spring onions, and chives. Toss them in a bowl with the sliced avocado and a generous handful of Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dress It Up: Drizzle your Caesar dressing over the salad and give it a good mix. You want everything nicely coated, but not drowning. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
  4. Smash Time: Grab the chicken, placing a small amount between two pieces of grease proof paper. use a rolling pin to smash the checken together. Using a circular cutter, create small circles of chicken. Pan fry agin to warm and add a little crisp.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Warm your favorite tortillas, add your smashed chicken, a dollop of chicken and then a scoop of creamy Caesar salad down the middle of each tortilla.
  6. The Finishing Touch: Sprinkle those crispy fried onions generously over the top. They add an amazing crunch!

Notes

  • Spice it Up: If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken while it's cooking.
  • Make it Ahead: You can cook the chicken in advance and store it in the fridge. Just reheat it before assembling the tacos. The salad is best made fresh, though.
  • Don't Overdress!: Nobody likes a soggy salad. Start with a little dressing and add more as needed.
  • Leftover magic: Don't worry if you have extra salad – it's delicious on its own the next day!