Smashed Chicken Caesar Tacos

Smashed chicken Caesar tacos bring a bold, crispy twist to a classic favourite. Seasoned chicken is pressed onto the tortilla and cooked until golden and slightly charred, then topped with crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and crunchy croutons. Each bite delivers a balance of savoury heat, freshness, and texture in a simple, street-food style format.

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Chicken Base

• 2 chicken breasts (minced or very finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper
  

Caesar Dressing

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove (finely grated)
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Black pepper
• (Optional: 1–2 anchovy fillets, mashed)
  

Taco Assembly

• 4–6 small flour tortillas
• 1 small romaine lettuce, shredded
• 30 g Parmesan (shaved or grated)
• 240 grams - croutons (crushed)

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Mixture

Finely chop or mince the chicken until it resembles a coarse mince. Mix with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Smash onto Tortillas

Take a small handful of the chicken mixture and spread a thin, even layer directly onto one side of each tortilla. Press it down firmly so it sticks — almost like a thin chicken patty fused to the tortilla.

Step 3: Cook the Tacos

Heat your Grillstream to medium–high heat (around 200 to 250 degrees Celsius) and place the tortilla, chicken-side down, first on your griddle plate or circular gastro griddle. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the chicken is cooked and nicely browned. Flip and cook the tortilla for 1–2 minutes until lightly crisp.

Step 4: Make the Caesar Dressing

Mix all dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Step 5: Assemble

On the cooked (tortilla) side:

• Add shredded lettuce
• Drizzle with Caesar dressing
• Sprinkle Parmesan
• Finish with crushed croutons

Fold and serve immediately.