Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Ingredients
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds minced chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil, for cooking
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 1 large romaine lettuce, diced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Caesar Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Chicken: Divide the 2 pounds of minced chicken into 10 equal portions (approximately 3 1/4 ounces per portion).
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Assemble the Tacos for Cooking: Place 2-3 tablespoons of one chicken portion in the center of each mini tortilla. Gently press down on the chicken to create an even, thin layer that covers most of the tortilla surface. Sprinkle the chicken side with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Cook the Tacos: Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat. Add a small amount of oil (about 1 tablespoon) to the hot skillet. Carefully place the tortillas, chicken-side down, into the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Flip and Crisp: Flip the tacos and cook the tortilla side for another 1-2 minutes, or until it is crispy and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining tacos, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Assemble the Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos: Once all tacos are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter. Top each taco with diced romaine lettuce, shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle generously with the prepared Caesar dressing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
For the Smash Tacos
- 2 pounds minced chicken
- 10 mini tortillas
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil, for cooking
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Caesar Salad Topping
- 1 large romaine lettuce, diced
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded or shaved
- 1 cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Caesar Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Chicken: Divide the 2 pounds of minced chicken into 10 equal portions (approximately 3 1/4 ounces per portion).
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Assemble the Tacos for Cooking: Place 2-3 tablespoons of one chicken portion in the center of each mini tortilla. Gently press down on the chicken to create an even, thin layer that covers most of the tortilla surface. Sprinkle the chicken side with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Cook the Tacos: Heat a large skillet or griddle over high heat. Add a small amount of oil (about 1 tablespoon) to the hot skillet. Carefully place the tortillas, chicken-side down, into the skillet. Cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Flip and Crisp: Flip the tacos and cook the tortilla side for another 1-2 minutes, or until it is crispy and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining tacos, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Assemble the Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos: Once all tacos are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter. Top each taco with diced romaine lettuce, shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese, and croutons. Drizzle generously with the prepared Caesar dressing.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!