Caesar Salad Smash Tacos

Jul 27

Written By Loritta Lin

Yields 4-5 servings

A fun riff on your classic chicken caesar salad! We’ve combined the viral smash tacos concept with a chicken caesar salad, to create a fun and simple dinner. The best part about this is that the tortillas get a little crispy on the edges, and the meat is ultra-juicy and hot, as opposed to a salad where the chicken has usually cooled off before serving. That said, you can’t forget the most important part: the croutons! Since regular croutons would be a bit too clunky for the tacos, we used our Garlicky Parm Lil Croutons for big crunch that’s easy to eat and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture:

• 1.5 lbs Ground chicken
• 2 cloves Garlic, grated/minced
• ¼ tsp Chili powder
• ½ tsp Paprika
• ¾ tsp Thyme, dried
• ¾ tsp Oregano, dried
• Salt and black pepper

Caesar Dressing:

• ½ cup Mayonnaise
• 1 clove Garlic, grated
• 1 filet Anchovy, minced
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Capers, chopped
• 2-3 dashes Worcestershire
• 2-3 tbsp Parmesan cheese

To Assemble:

• 15 (4-inch) or 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
• Olive oil, for cooking
• ½ to 1 head Romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
• Parmesan cheese
• Garlicky Parm Lil Croutons

Assembly

Step 1 Prepare Caesar dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside in the fridge.

Step 2 For the chicken mixture, start by mixing ground chicken with a heavy pinch of salt in a medium bowl, until it is slightly tacky. Add remaining herbs and spices, mix well.

Step 3 Spread chicken mixture into a thin layer on one side of each tortilla, making sure to spread it as far to the edges as possible to account for shrinkage with cooking.

Step 4 Heat large skillet over medium. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil and place 2-3 tortillas meat-side down, in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until cooked. Flip and lightly crisp up the tortillas.

Step 5 Toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Place small amounts onto cooked smashed tacos, topping with parmesan cheese and Garlicky Parm Lil Croutons right before serving.