# 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.

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## 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](/content/shop-lil-croutons/index.html)

## 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.