Golden tortillas layered with chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, romaine, and parmesan create a bold, crisp fusion meal.
# Components:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Caesar Salad
07 - 1 small head romaine lettuce, shredded
08 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing (store-bought or homemade)
09 - 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
→ Smash Tacos
12 - 8 small flour tortillas
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
14 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for topping)
15 - Freshly ground black pepper (for garnish)
16 - 1 lemon cut into wedges
# Method:
01 - Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness. Coat evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
02 - In a large bowl, combine shredded romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley if using. Toss to mix well and chill until ready to serve.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Place a tortilla in the pan and press down firmly with a spatula or heavy pan until golden and crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
04 - Top each crispy tortilla with sliced chicken, a generous serving of Caesar salad, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Arrange tacos on plates and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top as desired.
