Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the egg yolk, dijon mustard, garlic, and anchovy paste to a bowl and mix well.
  2. 2Add the egg yolk, dijon mustard, garlic, and anchovy paste to a bowl and mix well.
  3. 3Add the egg yolk, dijon mustard, garlic, and anchovy paste to a bowl and mix well.
  4. 4Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Maggi, and some lemon juice to the bowl; mix well, tasting and adjusting the lemon as needed.
  5. 5Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Maggi, and some lemon juice to the bowl; mix well, tasting and adjusting the lemon as needed.
  6. 6Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Maggi, and some lemon juice to the bowl; mix well, tasting and adjusting the lemon as needed.
  7. 7Emulsify the olive oil into the dressing until it is smooth and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8Emulsify the olive oil into the dressing until it is smooth and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. 9Emulsify the olive oil into the dressing until it is smooth and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  10. 10Cut the chicken breast and chicken thighs into cubes.
  11. 11Cut the chicken breast and chicken thighs into cubes.
  12. 12Cut the chicken breast and chicken thighs into cubes.
  13. 13Add the cubed chicken, serrano, scallions, lemon zest, spices, and Parmigiano Reggiano to a food processor.
  14. 14Add the cubed chicken, serrano, scallions, lemon zest, spices, and Parmigiano Reggiano to a food processor.
  15. 15Add the cubed chicken, serrano, scallions, lemon zest, spices, and Parmigiano Reggiano to a food processor.
  16. 16Process the mixture until it is smooth.
  17. 17Process the mixture until it is smooth.
  18. 18Process the mixture until it is smooth.
  19. 19Cut the pita bread in half.
  20. 20Cut the pita bread in half.
  21. 21Cut the pita bread in half.
  22. 22Chop the romaine lettuce very small.
  23. 23Chop the romaine lettuce very small.
  24. 24Chop the romaine lettuce very small.
  25. 25Add the Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and mix.
  26. 26Add the Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and mix.
  27. 27Add the Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and mix.
  28. 28Divide the chicken mixture onto the pita halves and spread it evenly.
  29. 29Divide the chicken mixture onto the pita halves and spread it evenly.
  30. 30Divide the chicken mixture onto the pita halves and spread it evenly.
  31. 31Drizzle olive oil on the chicken side of the pitas.
  32. 32Drizzle olive oil on the chicken side of the pitas.
  33. 33Drizzle olive oil on the chicken side of the pitas.
  34. 34Griddle the pitas on the Weber Griddle until golden, pressing them often for about 5 minutes.
  35. 35Griddle the pitas on the Weber Griddle until golden, pressing them often for about 5 minutes.
  36. 36Griddle the pitas on the Weber Griddle until golden, pressing them often for about 5 minutes.
  37. 37Top the cooked pita with the Caesar salad, lots of Parmigiano Reggiano, and black pepper.
  38. 38Top the cooked pita with the Caesar salad, lots of Parmigiano Reggiano, and black pepper.
  39. 39Top the cooked pita with the Caesar salad, lots of Parmigiano Reggiano, and black pepper.
  40. 40Serve with lemon wedges.
  41. 41Serve with lemon wedges.
  42. 42Serve with lemon wedges.

Ingredients

  • 4 Thick pitas
  • 4 Thick pitas
  • 4 Thick pitas
  • 1 (cubed) Large chicken breast
  • 1 (cubed) Large chicken breast
  • 1 (cubed) Large chicken breast
  • 4 (cubed) Chicken thighs
  • 4 (cubed) Chicken thighs
  • 4 (cubed) Chicken thighs
  • 1 (chopped) Serrano
  • 1 (chopped) Serrano
  • 1 (chopped) Serrano
  • 2 (chopped) Scallions
  • 2 (chopped) Scallions
  • 2 (chopped) Scallions
  • 0.5 tsp White pepper
  • 0.5 tsp White pepper
  • 0.5 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 Zest of Lemon zest
  • 1 Zest of Lemon zest
  • 1 Zest of Lemon zest
  • 0.33 cup Parmigiano reggiano
  • 0.33 cup Parmigiano reggiano
  • 0.33 cup Parmigiano reggiano
  • to taste Romaine hearts
  • to taste Romaine hearts
  • to taste Romaine hearts
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 3 Anchovies
  • 3 Anchovies
  • 3 Anchovies
  • 0.5 Garlic clove
  • 0.5 Garlic clove
  • 0.5 Garlic clove
  • 0.25 cup Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 0.25 cup Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 0.25 cup Freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • 0.5 Lemon
  • 1 dash Maggi
  • 1 dash Maggi
  • 1 dash Maggi
  • 0.25 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1-2 squirts Tabasco
  • 1 1-2 squirts Tabasco
  • 1 1-2 squirts Tabasco
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

GraterWhiskFood processorKnifeCutting boardWeber GriddleSpatulaTongsBaking sheet

Tips

  • Smash tacos are a crossover between a smashed taco and arayes, combining flavors and textures from both.
  • The chicken itself is full of flavor.
  • You can use a pan if you don't have a griddle.
  • Adjust lemon to taste in the dressing.