Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos
The combination of crispy chicken, warm tortillas, creamy dressing, and crunchy lettuce makes these tacos incredibly satisfying while still feeling fresh and light. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, entertaining, or when you want something a little different from traditional tacos.
Ingredients
For the Smashed Chicken
- 400 g chicken mince
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Caesar Dressing
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 4 –5 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Caesar Salad
- 2 small heads romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 –2 tbsp Caesar dressing from above
For Assembly and Cooking
- 10 mini tortillas
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Caesar dressing for serving
- Caesar salad
- Extra grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken mince, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl. Add 1–2 tablespoons of the prepared Caesar dressing and toss lightly to coat the lettuce.
- Reserve the remaining dressing for serving.
- Lay the mini tortillas flat on a work surface. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas and spread a thin layer across each tortilla.
- Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg over the chicken layer, then sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly on top so the chicken is fully coated.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Place the tortillas chicken-side down into the pan. Cook for about 4–5 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the panko coating becomes golden and crispy.
- Flip the tortillas and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the tortillas are lightly toasted.
- Cook in batches if needed.
- Top each taco with a generous amount of the Caesar salad. Drizzle extra Caesar dressing over the top and finish with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is crispy and warm.