Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos

Name: Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos with Homemade Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; black pepper, to taste; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup croutons; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for salad; 1 lb ground chicken; 4 small flour tortillas; 1 tbsp olive oil

Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos combine ground chicken cooked directly on tortillas with a from-scratch Caesar dressing, fresh romaine, and croutons for a deconstructed salad in taco form.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
black pepper, to taste
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, for salad
1 lb ground chicken
4 small flour tortillas
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper to make the Caesar dressing.
2
Whisk the dressing until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and croutons.
4
Pour some of the Caesar dressing over the lettuce and add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
5
Toss the salad until everything is well coated.
6
Take a small flour tortilla and spread a thin, even layer of ground chicken over one side, pressing it to the edges.
7
Heat olive oil on a large pan or electric griddle over medium-high heat.
8
Place the tortillas chicken-side down onto the hot surface. Cook for 3-4 minutes, pressing down gently, until the chicken is cooked through and crispy.
9
Flip the tacos and cook for another minute until the tortilla is golden and slightly crispy.
10
Remove the cooked smash tacos and place them on a board.
11
Top each taco with a generous amount of the Caesar salad.
12
Drizzle with extra Caesar dressing if desired, fold, and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Form ground chicken into a patty slightly larger than your tortilla—it will shrink as it cooks and needs to cover the surface completely.
Press the chicken firmly onto the tortilla with a spatula once it hits the pan to create a crispy, browned crust and ensure even cooking.
Grate Parmesan cheese fresh just before use for the dressing and salad topping; pre-grated cheese contains anti-caking agents that affect dressing texture.
Toast croutons in a dry pan or oven just before assembly so they stay crisp and don't soften from the dressing.

Substitutions

Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt (use 1/4 cup mayo + 1/4 cup Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter dressing)
Ground chicken → ground turkey (same weight and cooking time, slightly leaner result)
Romaine lettuce → mixed greens or kale (adjust chopping size for kale)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble tacos just before serving. Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; keep cooked chicken patties and salad components separate and covered for up to 1 day.