Crispy Panko Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb minced chicken
• 10 mini tortillas
• salt and pepper (To taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For seasoning the chicken)
• oil (For cooking; use a small amount)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (For the Caesar dressing)
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard (For the Caesar dressing)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (For the Caesar dressing)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (For the Caesar dressing)
• 2 tsp lemon juice (For the Caesar dressing)
• 2.5 cloves garlic (Freshly minced; source gives 2–3 cloves)
• salt (To taste, for the Caesar dressing)
• 1 tsp black pepper (For the Caesar dressing)
• garlic powder (Explicitly mentioned in the dressing method, but no dressing quantity is provided)
• 0.25 tbsp Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated; for the Caesar dressing)
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs (For coating the chicken)
• 1 romaine lettuce (Large head, diced)
• 0.333 cup Parmesan cheese (Shredded or shaved; for topping)
• toasted panko bread crumbs (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Divide the minced chicken into 10 equal portions.

2. 2

   Spread a thin, even layer of chicken over one side of each mini tortilla, extending the chicken all the way to the edges.

3. 3

   Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl. Press or coat the meat side of each tortilla in the breadcrumbs so the chicken is covered.

5. 5

   Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of cooking oil.

6. 6

   Place the tortillas in the skillet with the meat side facing down. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

7. 7

   Flip the tacos and cook the tortilla side until it is crispy and golden.

8. 8

   In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, and grated Parmesan until smooth and creamy.

9. 9

   Top each cooked taco with diced romaine lettuce, shaved or shredded Parmesan, and toasted panko breadcrumbs.

10. 10

    Drizzle the Caesar dressing over the tacos.

11. 11

    Serve the chicken Caesar smashed tacos immediately.

Notes

The source does not specify the tortilla type or an exact amount of cooking oil. The dressing method mentions garlic powder, although no quantity is given for it in the dressing ingredient list. Cook the chicken thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• tacos
• chicken
• quick meal
• pan-fried
• crispy
• Caesar salad
• family-friendly