Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos | Crispy, Easy & Flavor-Packed

This is the viral Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos everyone is making! Crispy smashed chicken tacos topped with fresh Caesar salad, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing. This easy TikTok-inspired dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. Save this viral smash taco recipe for your next family meal!

Prep Time 20

Bake / Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Ingredients

THE REAL CEASAR DRESSING

▢ 2 oz (55 g) anchovies
▢ 8 oz (225 g) mayonnaise
▢ 2 garlic gloves
▢ 2 Tbsp (30 g) lemon juice
▢ 2 tsp (10 g) Dijon Mustard
▢ 1 tsp (6 g) Worcestershire sauce
▢ 1.76 oz (50 g) parmesan cheese (Grated)
▢ salt and peper (Season to Taste)

CAESAR SALAD

▢ 1 Romaine Lettuce (Triple washed | Chopped)
▢ 1/3 cup (35 g) parmesan cheese (Shaved)
▢ 1 cup (30 g) croutons

SMASH TACOS

▢ 2 lbs (900 g) ground chicken
▢ 6 flour tortillas (Taco Size)
▢ salt and pepper (Season to Taste)
▢ butter (For cooking)

Instructions

THE REAL CEASAR DRESSING PREPARATION

Anchovy paste - Drain the tin of oil-packed anchovy fillets and place them on a cutting board. Mince the fish finely with a chef's knife, then use the back of a fork to mash and smear them into a smooth paste.
NOTE: If you want a smoother, more spreadable texture, drizzle a few drops of high-quality olive oil into the fish while mashing.
2 oz anchovies
In a mini food processor, add the mayonnaise, anchovy paste, garlic gloves, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, Worcestershire sauce and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pulse until you get the texture desired. Taste and adjust to your liking. Set aside in a serving bowl, cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate.
8 oz mayonnaise, 2 garlic gloves, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon Mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1.76 oz parmesan cheese, salt and peper

CAESAR SALAD PREPARATION

To a large serving bowl, add the triple washed diced Romaine salad, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons and half of the Caesar dressingg. Toss until lettuce is coated. Set aside.
NOTE: You will have plenty of Caesar salad left, serve it on the side with your tacos.
1 Romaine Lettuce, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup croutons

SMASH TACOS PREPARATION

Prepare the Chicken - Divide the ground chicken into 6 equal portions. Place 3/4 tablespoons of chicken in the center of each flour tortilla, pressing down gently to create an even layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
2 lbs ground chicken, salt and pepper
Cook the Tacos - Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a small amount of butter. Place the tortillas, meat side down, in the skillet and cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Flip the tacos and cook the other side until crispy and golden.
Fold the cooked tortillas in the holder so they keep their shape.
6 flour tortillas, butter

ASSEMBLY

Add the Caesar salad to the chicken tacos. Garnish with additional shaved parmesan cheese and extra dressing.
Serve right away. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!