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Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos

Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos feature crispy tortillas topped with seasoned ground chicken, fresh Caesar salad, and creamy homemade dressing.They're quick, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American Fusion

Ingredients
  

Caesar Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • Salt to taste

Caesar Salad

  • ½ head romaine lettuce finely shredded (about 2–3 cups)
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon aglio olio seasoning or your favorite chicken seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 6 –8 small flour tortillas
  • Avocado oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt until smooth.
  • Reserve half of the dressing for dipping. Thin the reserved portion with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • In another bowl, toss the shredded romaine, sliced pepperoncini, Parmesan cheese, and half of the Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
  • Season the ground chicken with the aglio olio seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing until just combined.
  • Lay the tortillas flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the chicken mixture over one side of each tortilla, pressing it all the way to the edges.
  • Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place each tortilla chicken-side down into the hot skillet. Press gently with a spatula for 15 to 30 seconds to create a crispy crust.
  • Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is browned and fully cooked.
  • Flip the tortillas and cook for another minute until the tortilla becomes lightly crisp.
  • Fold each Chicken Caesar Smash Taco in half while still warm.
  • Fill with the prepared Caesar salad and serve immediately with the reserved Caesar sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • Greek yogurt can replace plain yogurt for a thicker dressing.
  • Whole wheat tortillas work well for added fiber.
  • Add cherry tomatoes or sliced avocado for extra freshness.
  • Use homemade Caesar dressing if preferred.