Easy Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos are crispy tortillas topped with seasoned chicken, Caesar dressing, lettuce, and crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
Quick Caesar Dressing
- 160 g whole-egg mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Chicken Smash Tacos
- 200 g turkey ham chopped
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Olive oil if needed
Crispy Panko Topping
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 30 g panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan
Toppings
- 120 g shredded romaine lettuce
- 25 g grated parmesan
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the turkey ham until crispy. Transfer to paper towel.
- In the same pan, heat oil and butter over medium-low heat. Add panko and salt, stirring until golden. Mix in parmesan and set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken with spices. Divide into 8 portions.
- Press each portion onto a tortilla, spreading evenly.
- Heat a pan and cook each tortilla chicken-side down. Press firmly and cook until golden and cooked through. Flip and cook the tortilla side briefly.
- Toss lettuce with Caesar dressing.
- Assemble Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos by topping with dressed lettuce, crispy turkey ham, parmesan, and panko. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute Greek yogurt for part of the mayonnaise for a lighter Caesar dressing. Serve with fries or a fresh salad for a complete meal.