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Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos (Tik-Tok Inspired!)

These Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos take everything you love about a creamy Caesar salad and wrap it in a crispy, pan-seared tortilla. With juicy ground chicken, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and tangy Caesar-dressed romaine, this TikTok-inspired recipe is an easy win for weeknight dinners or viral taco cravings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 tacos
Author: Mary Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can garbanzo beans drained and dried with paper towels
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 6 gluten free tortillas I use Siete Cassava tortillas
  • 9 oz bag chopped romaine lettuce
  • 3 tbsp caesar dressing I like Chosen Foods brand
  • Shredded parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 and lay the drained chickpeas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Remove any loose shells. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Toss to coat. Roast for 30 mins or until crisped to your liking.
  • Divide the ground chicken into 6 parts. Use a fork to spread ⅙ of the meat onto each tortilla. Sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper and garlic powder. 
  • Spray a non-stick pan with cooking oil and heat over medium high heat. Cook each tortilla meat-side down for 2-3 minutes, pressing down with a spatula.
  • Flip and cook for another 1-2 mins. Meanwhile, combine the lettuce and dressing in a bowl and toss.
  • Assemble the tacos - add some caesar salad, crispy chickpeas, and parmesan on top of each one and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use parchment-dried chickpeas to ensure they roast well.
  • Smash the chicken all the way to the edges of the tortilla for even cooking.
  • If tortillas stick, reduce heat slightly or try a cast iron skillet for better browning.
  • Serve the salad cold and the tacos hot for contrast.
  • Nutrition facts are an estimate for 1 taco, assuming you have ⅙ of all ingredient amounts listed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1107mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3719IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg