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Smash Chicken Caesar Tacos

A delightful twist on traditional tacos combining the classic flavors of a Caesar salad with crispy chicken, creamy dressing, and fresh toppings wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Caesar Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste salt and pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste sliced cherry tomatoes, croutons, or fresh herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Let rest, then smash into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Assemble tacos by adding smashed chicken, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, and additional Parmesan cheese.
  4. Serve tacos on a platter with optional garnishes and extra dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalProtein: 25gSodium: 600mg

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