Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos

Name: Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; Salt to taste; 2 to 3 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound ground chicken; 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning; 6 to 8 small flour tortillas; Avocado oil for frying

These crispy, golden handheld tacos combine seasoned ground chicken with a zesty Caesar salad filling for a dinner you will crave.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 14, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

If you love a classic Caesar salad and also happen to be a fan of crunchy street tacos, this recipe is going to be your new favorite go to meal. It takes the familiar flavors of a crisp salad and turns them into a warm, handheld dinner that is surprisingly fun to eat.

I really like this recipe because it is fast and keeps things interesting. Using the smash technique on the chicken helps it cook perfectly while creating a wonderful crust on the outside of the tortilla that stays nice and crunchy while you eat.

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
2 to 3 cups finely shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
6 to 8 small flour tortillas
Avocado oil for frying

Instructions

1
Whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl until smooth.
2
In a separate bowl, toss the shredded romaine, pepperoncini, Parmesan cheese, and about half of the Caesar sauce together. Whisk a tablespoon or two of water into the remaining sauce to make it thin enough for dipping.
3
Mix your chicken seasoning into the raw ground chicken.
4
Lay your tortillas flat and spread a thin layer of the seasoned chicken over each one, making sure to spread it all the way to the very edges.
5
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the tortillas chicken side down into the hot pan and press them down firmly with a spatula for about 30 seconds.
6
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through, then flip the taco to crisp the other side for another minute.
7
Remove the tacos from the pan and carefully fold them in half. If you are not serving immediately, keep them warm in a low oven.
8
Stuff each crispy shell with the prepared Caesar salad mixture and serve with the extra sauce on the side for dunking.

💡 Tips

These are best enjoyed right after frying so the tortillas stay perfectly crisp. If you have leftovers, keep the salad and the crispy taco shells separate in the fridge to prevent them from getting soggy.

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