Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups
These Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups are a fun twist on the classic chicken caesar salad. Small tortilla shells are baked in a muffin tin until crisp, then filled with pan fried chicken and homemade caesar salad with plenty of dressing and freshly grated parmesan cheese. These chicken caesar tortilla cups combine all of the flavors you love in chicken caesar salad but in a portable, crispy tortilla cup. These are great for get togethers, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or even a light dinner.
Here is what you will love about these Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups
- Easy to make – There are three components to these – the tortilla shell, the crispy chicken, and the homemade Caesar salad (although you could just use store bought Caesar dressing if you wanted, BUT the dressing only takes a couple minutes to put together and it’s truly so good!). The tortilla shell bakes in 8 minutes, and after coating the chicken in the flour, egg and breadcrumb mixture you just pan-fry it until golden and crisp.
- You can make these in advance – the tortilla shells and chicken can be made in advance. Just keep the components separate until ready to serve. I recommend adding the dressing to the lettuce right before serving, so that it doesn’t get soggy.
- Handheld bite – I love that these are portable and that the tortilla shell gets crisp and sturdy in the oven. These make a great addition to a party or get together menu.
Here are a few other appetizer ideas I think you will love!
- Taco Cups
- Soft Pretzel Bites
- Steak Crostini with Parmesan Cream Sauce
- Homemade Crackers
- Cranberry Nut Cheese Log
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Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
These Chicken Caesar Tortilla Cups are a fun twist on the classic chicken caesar salad. Small tortilla shells are baked in a muffin tin until crisp, then filled with pan fried chicken and homemade caesar salad with plenty of dressing and freshly grated parmesan cheese. These chicken caesar tortilla cups combine all of the flavors you love in chicken caesar salad but in a portable, crispy tortilla cup. These are great for get togethers, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or even a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 24 street style tortillas
Chicken
- 5 chicken thighs, or chicken breasts
Breading Station 1:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Breading Station 2:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Breading Station 3:
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
Caesar Dressing
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425F. Lightly spray 2 12-count muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Fold/crimp the edges of the street style tortillas, then place in muffin tin. Gently push the bottom down to fit the tortilla shell into the tin. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside.
3. Set up the breading stations.
Dip the chicken in breading station 1 (the flour mixture), then into breading station 2 (the egg mixture).
Repeat dipping the chicken into the flour mixture then egg. This helps get the chicken ultra crispy.
Finally dip the chicken in breading station 3 (the breadcrumb mixture), making sure to flip over to coat both sides.
4. Heat an inch or 2 of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350F. Fry chicken until golden brown, then flip and fry other side. Fry until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Remove from the oil and place on wire cooling rack with paper towels lined underneath to catch the excess oil.
5. Make the Caesar dressing. In a large bowl, add all ingredients for the dressing. Whisk or stir until dressing is smooth and combined. Alternatively, you can place all ingredients into a container then shake to combine the ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the chopped lettuce, then toss to combine.
6. Assemble. Cut the chicken into small bite size pieces. Add to the bottom of the crispy tortilla shells, then add Caesar salad on top and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven, Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
