Description
These Speedy Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine flavorful seasoned baked chicken with classic Caesar salad ingredients, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas for a quick and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Salad and Tortillas
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Mix the spices: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt to create a flavorful seasoning blend.
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry, then rub them evenly with olive oil followed by the spice mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Bake the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Rest and cube chicken: Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest a few minutes to retain juices, then cut into small cubes.
- Combine salad and chicken: In a large bowl, toss together the chopped romaine lettuce, cubed chicken, and Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
- Warm tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the chicken Caesar salad mixture evenly into each tortilla.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately for a fresh, delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute grilled chicken if you prefer a smokier flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
- Adjust seasoning quantity to taste for spice preferences.
- Leftover chicken salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To make it lower calorie, use a light Caesar dressing.
