Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds minced chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed oil, for cooking
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caesar Toppings
- 1 large romaine lettuce, diced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Divide the minced chicken into 10 equal portions. For each mini tortilla, place approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of ground chicken in the center, pressing down gently with your palm or a spatula to create an even, thin layer that covers most of the tortilla.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Season the chicken side of each prepared tortilla generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Carefully place the tortillas, chicken-side down, into the hot skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and browned. The chicken should release easily from the pan when cooked.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Flip the tacos and continue to cook on the tortilla side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil into the dressing mixture while continuously whisking. Continue to whisk until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
To assemble the tacos, top each cooked chicken smash taco with a generous amount of diced romaine lettuce, shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Drizzle the freshly made Caesar dressing over the toppings of each taco.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds minced chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed oil, for cooking
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caesar Toppings
- 1 large romaine lettuce, diced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Divide the minced chicken into 10 equal portions. For each mini tortilla, place approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of ground chicken in the center, pressing down gently with your palm or a spatula to create an even, thin layer that covers most of the tortilla.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Season the chicken side of each prepared tortilla generously with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat. Add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Carefully place the tortillas, chicken-side down, into the hot skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and browned. The chicken should release easily from the pan when cooked.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Flip the tacos and continue to cook on the tortilla side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
While the tacos are cooking, prepare the Caesar dressing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil into the dressing mixture while continuously whisking. Continue to whisk until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
To assemble the tacos, top each cooked chicken smash taco with a generous amount of diced romaine lettuce, shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, and croutons.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Drizzle the freshly made Caesar dressing over the toppings of each taco.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min