Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos

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Ingredients

Serving Size: 8 tacos

For the Smash Tacos:

1 lb ground chicken
8 small taco-sized flour tortillas
Olive oil (for cooking)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Caesar Salad Topping:

1 small head of romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

For the Croissant Croutons:

2 large croissants, cut into small cubes
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt

For Garnish:

Drizzle of olive oil
Extra Parmesan

Instructions

1. Make the Croissant Croutons:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a bowl, toss the croissant cubes with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Spread the croissant cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Ground Chicken:

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Spread a thin layer of the ground chicken onto each small flour tortilla until the ground chicken covers the entire side of the tortilla
Place tortillas ground chicken-side down and press.
Cook for 4-5 minutes or until browning on chicken side. Then flip and toast the other side of the tortilla for another minute or so.

3. Prepare the Caesar Salad Topping:

In a bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the Caesar dressing.
Add in the shredded Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Toss again to combine.

5. Assemble the Taco:

Place each smashed chicken taco onto a plate.
Spoon a generous amount of Caesar salad onto each taco.
Top with croissant croutons, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese (optional).
Finish with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
Serve the smash tacos immediately while the croutons are crunchy and the taco is warm.

These unique tacos are a fun variation of the Big Mac Smash Tacos! They are packed with crispy, juicy ground chicken, topped with a creamy Caesar salad, and finished off with crunchy croissant croutons that take this dish to the next level. A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of Parmesan bring all the flavors together, making each bite a perfect balance of savory, fresh, and indulgent. It's the taco mash-up you never knew you needed—crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-satisfying.

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