Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

Taco Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 8 6-inch flour tortillas

Panko Mix Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp. grated parmesan

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
• ¼ cup shaved Parmesan
• 1/3 cup Caesar salad dressing

Directions:

1. Over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and butter for the panko mix. Add the panko and salt and stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes, until mixture is golden and crisp. Remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan. Set aside on a plate to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with the seasonings. Divide mixture into eight portions. Place a tortilla on a sheet of wax paper and top with a portion of the chicken mix. Press down to spread the mix evenly to the edges of the tortilla. Repeat with the remaining chicken and tortillas.
3. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Add a little oil and remove the excess with a paper towel.
4. Place the tortilla, chicken-side down, in the pan. Press down firmly with a spatula and then cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through. Flip and cook the plain tortilla side for 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Keep warm in an oven if needed.
5. Toss the lettuce with the Caesar dressing. Top the tacos with the lettuce, crispy bacon, Parmesan and a sprinkle of crispy panko. Serve immediately with extra shaved Parmesan.