Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos (Blackstone or Stove Top)
Our epic Chopped Chicken Caesar Smash Taco recipe is the perfect spin on those classic smash burger tacos! Make on the Blackstone (preferred method) or on the stove top or grill!
Ingredients
Chicken Smash Burgers:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup white onion shredded & moisture squeezed out
- 2-3 tablespoons cold butter shredded
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
Quick Chopped Caesar Salad:
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1/4 cup caesar dressing more for serving
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shaved
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 street taco tortillas
- 6 provolone cheese slices
- 1/2 cup croutons crushed
- parchment paper squares
- burger press
Instructions
- Mix Burgers: Put all of the burger ingredients in a large bowl and mix to fully combine. Divide into 6 equal-sized balls on a plate and place in the freezer for 15-30 minutes (this will help them not be so sticky when you smash them).
- Mix Chopped Salad: In a separate mixing bowl, add 3 cups romaine lettuce, 1/4 cup caesar dressing, and shaved parmesan. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Prep Other Ingredients: Make sure you have the tortillas, salt, pepper, and cheese slices ready to bring out to the Blackstone griddle (or use a large cast iron skillet or a flat-top insert for your grill). The cook time goes super fast so having everything ready-to-go is a must!
- Cook Patties + Toast Tortillas: Preheat flat top griddle to a medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and spread around the cook top. Place the burger balls on the hot cooktop with a parchment sheet on top, then use the burger press to flatten the patties as much as you can. This will take about 15-20 seconds per patty. Let sit and cook for 40 seconds (season with a sprinkling of salt and pepper). Flip the burgers, place a slice of cheese on each one, and then place the tortillas on the cook top next to each patty. Close the lid and let burger cook for about 1-2 minutes. Open lid and flip tortillas. Use a large spatula to lift patties and place on top of toasted tortilla. Transfer to a plate.
- Top + Serve: Add your desired amount of the chopped caesar salad, crushed croutons, and any additional caesar dressing and/or parmesan. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Stove Top Method: use a large cast iron skillet (or a skillet insert if you are super fancy with your gas range) and follow the same directions.
- Grill Method: use a flat top grill insert and follow the same directions.
- Freezer: we tested this without putting our ground chicken mixture in the freezer and things got .. sticky! So definitely pop them in the freezer while you are prepping everything else.
- Crushed Croutons: you gotta crush those croutons! Using a full crouton is just too big for these tacos, so crushing them makes them easier to eat while still giving them a little crunch.
- Ground Meat Options: we used chicken here since it goes really well with caesar, but feel free to swap it out for turkey! You *could* use ground beef, but I am not sure how well that would taste so I don't know if I recommend that!
- Storage: put leftover tacos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, but they are best when enjoyed immediately. Feel free to prep the ground chicken mixture ahead of time and store in the freezer in a labeled bag for 2-3 months or in the refrigerator for 24 hours before use.
- Caesar Dressing: feel free to use your favorite store-bought brand, but we have a homemade caesar dressing on the site as well as a dairy-free caesar dressing!
- Gluten-Free: simply use a gluten-free tortilla.
- Dairy-Free: use a dairy-free parmesan substitute, a dairy-free sliced provolone and a dairy-free caesar dressing.
- More Smash Taco Recipe: if you are new to smash tacos - then take a look at our round-up of our 7 Favorites Smash Taco Recipes for more ideas (hint: they are all so good!).
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 742mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2443IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 283mg | Iron: 2mg
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