Chicken Smash Caesar Tacos

This recipe for Chicken Smash Caesar Tacos brings together the best of both worlds: the comfort of a classic Caesar salad and the fun, crispy vibe of a taco night. You’ll smash seasoned ground chicken onto tortillas, cook them until golden and juicy, then top with fresh Caesar salad and crunchy parmesan crisps. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or impressing friends at your next get-together, these tacos are easy, customizable, and totally impressive.

A row of golden, crispy Chicken Smash Caesar Tacos propped in a taco holder. Each taco features a juicy smashed chicken patty nestled inside a toasted tortilla, topped with vibrant Caesar salad and finished with crunchy shards of parmesan crisps. The background hints at a lively kitchen, with fresh ingredients and a sprinkle of parmesan scattered around for a casual, inviting vibe.

Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Serves: 4 (2 tacos each)
Special Equipment: flat top griddle or large nonstick skillet, spatula, taco holder, bowl & spoon

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 8 small flour tortillas

• 1–2 tsp seasoning of choice, more to taste, we used CookinWidKunchi’s Tropical Zinger

• 2–3 tbsp breadcrumbs

• Olive oil or cooking spray (for the flat top)

• Prepared Grilled Caesar salad

• Parmesan crisps

Directions

1. Prep the Chicken:
   In a bowl, mix ground chicken with your seasoning of choice until just combined. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions by dividing meat in half, then quarters, then eight equal portions.

2. Assemble the Tacos:
   Lay out the tortillas on a tray or clean surface. Place a portion of seasoned chicken onto the center of each tortilla and press gently to spread the chicken into a thin, even layer (about ¼" thick). Sprinkle a pinch of breadcrumbs over the chicken side of each taco.

3. Smash & Cook:
   Heat a flat top or large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
   Working in batches, place the tortillas chicken-side down onto the hot surface. Press down lightly with a spatula to “smash” the chicken into the tortilla. Cook for 3–4 minutes, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

4. Crisp the Tortilla:
   Flip each taco so the tortilla side is now on the flat top. Cook for 1–2 more minutes, until the tortilla is crisp and golden.

5. Build the Tacos:
   Remove the tacos from the heat and place them in a taco holder or prop them upright. Top each with a generous scoop of Caesar salad.

6. Finish with Parmesan Crisps:
   Break the parmesan crisps into shards and sprinkle on top of each taco for a crunchy, cheesy finish.

   Serve immediately and enjoy that epic crunch!