Herby Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos
Crispy smashed taco shells filled with herb‑marinated chicken, Caesar‑style slaw, and a sprinkle of Parmesan make a fast, protein‑rich dinner that feels indulgent yet light.
Recipe by Mob· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, combine olive oil, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; toss the chicken strips in the mixture and let them marinate for 5 minutes.
- 2While the chicken marinates, prepare the Caesar‑style dressing: whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy paste, and minced garlic until smooth; set aside.
- 3Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4In the same skillet, add the softened corn tortillas one at a time. Press each tortilla with a spatula to lightly smash it, then fry for about 30 seconds per side until crisp but still pliable. Remove and place on a paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 5As the tacos rest, toss the shredded Romaine lettuce with the prepared Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
- 6To assemble each taco, place a generous spoonful of the dressed lettuce onto a smashed tortilla, top with cooked chicken strips, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- 7Add a drizzle of any remaining dressing, then garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
- 8Serve immediately while the tacos are still warm and crunchy. Enjoy!
- 9Optional: Store any leftover chicken and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat the chicken briefly before using.
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- How long does it take to make Herby Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Herby Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Herby Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos recipe come from?
- It was shared by Mob on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.