These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine the best of both worlds—crispy smashed chicken, garlicky Caesar dressing, and a warm tortilla to hold it all together. They’re perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a fun twist on taco night!
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These Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos combine the best of both worlds—crispy smashed chicken, garlicky Caesar dressing, and a warm tortilla to hold it all together. They’re perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a fun twist on taco night!
Ingredients:
- 1lb ground chicken
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp Italian seasonings
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce
- 1/3 cup ceasar dressing ** see notes for my homemade dressing
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, onion salt, Italian seasonings and black pepper.
Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned chicken on the back of each tortilla, pressing it down firmly.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil, place the tortillas chicken side down, and cook until the chicken is golden and fully cooked (approx 2-3 minutes). Flip the tortilla and crisp up the other side.
Top each taco with salad mix and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Fold them up and enjoy!
Tips- Smash the Chicken Evenly – Spread the ground chicken in a thin, even layer on the back of the tortilla to ensure it cooks through and gets perfectly crispy.
Use Small Tortillas for the Best Crisp – Flour tortillas crisp up better than corn, and smaller sizes help the chicken cook evenly without breaking apart.
Don’t Overload with Chicken – Too much chicken can cook uneven and give you a soggy tortilla. Stick to a thin layer for that golden, crispy finish.
Let the Skillet Get Hot First. Make sure your pan is fully heated before placing the tacos down for the best crunch.
Notes-Homemade Caesar Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mayo
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1-2 tablespoon white vinegar start with one tbsp. and add more if you want a more acidic dressing
- 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- juice of half a lemon
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor except for the olive oil. Mix on low speed and slowly add in the olive oil a tablespoon at a time. Blend well and store in an air container.
Ingredients
Method
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, onion salt, Italian seasonings and black pepper.
- Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned chicken on the back of each tortilla, pressing it down firmly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil, place the tortillas chicken side down, and cook until the chicken is golden and fully cooked (approx. 2-3 minutes). Flip the tortilla and crisp up the other side.
- Top each taco with salad mix and a sprinkle of parmesan.
- Fold them up and enjoy!
Notes
Tips- Smash the Chicken Evenly – Spread the ground chicken in a thin, even layer on the back of the tortilla to ensure it cooks through and gets perfectly crispy. Use Small Tortillas for the Best Crisp – Flour tortillas crisp up better than corn, and smaller sizes help the chicken cook evenly without breaking apart. Don’t Overload with Chicken – Too many chicken pieces can cook uneven and give you a soggy tortilla. Stick to a thin layer for that golden, crispy finish. Let the Skillet Get Hot First. Make sure your pan is fully heated before placing the tacos down for the best crunch. Notes-Homemade Caesar Dressing 2 cloves garlic 1 cup mayo 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard1-2 tablespoon white vinegar starts with one tbsp. and add more if you want a more acidic dressing2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce½ cup shredded parmesan. Juice of half a lemon1-2 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor except for the olive oil. Mix on low speed and slowly add in the olive oil a tablespoon at a time. Blend well and store in an air container.