Smash Tacos
If you’re looking for an easy, nutritious dinner idea to add to the rotation, smash tacos are it! They’re quick, customizable, and satisfying, and can check all the nutritional boxes to build a great power plate meal.
The basic idea is simple – take a small amount of seasoned ground chicken, spread it onto a tortilla, and cook it meat-side down in a skillet for 2-3 minutes (or until the temperature reaches 165°). Then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes (until the tortilla is crispy), remove the taco, and add your toppings to the side with the meat. Viola! Your smash taco is done. From there, you can round out your plate with a side salad, fresh fruit, or raw veggies with a dip to increase the color and nutritional content of your plate. That’s it! You’ve made a delicious, realistic, and nutritious dinner.
Smash Tacos Four Ways
Chicken Ceasar Smash Tacos
Meat: mix ground chicken and garlic powder
Toppings: chopped Romaine, shredded parmesan cheese, homemade or storebought Ceasar dressing
Buffalo Chicken Smash Tacos
Meat: mix ground chicken, buffalo sauce, and Ranch seasoning
Toppings: homemade Ranch (Greek yogurt + Ranch seasoning + water if needed), buffalo sauce, chopped Romaine, bleu cheese, red onion
Chicken Parmesan Smash Tacos
Meat: mix ground chicken, garlic powder, and oregano
Toppings: marinara and mozzarella cheese (add to the meat side of the tortilla while the first side is cooking). Arugula and fresh basil once you remove the tortilla from the heat
Greek-style Smash Tacos
Meat: mix ground chicken, garlic powder, oregano, and dill
Toppings: tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, feta
Try one of these smash taco variations and let us know what you think!