# Chicken Caesar Smashed Tacos

These chicken Caesar smash tacos are a crossover between a smash taco and arayes, full of flavor and perfect for summer.

- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add the egg yolk, dijon mustard, garlic, and anchovy paste to a bowl and mix well.
2. Add the Parmigiano Reggiano, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Maggi, and some lemon juice to the bowl; mix well, tasting and adjusting the lemon as needed.
3. Emulsify the olive oil into the dressing until it is smooth and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cut the chicken breast and chicken thighs into cubes.
5. Add the cubed chicken, serrano, scallions, lemon zest, spices, and Parmigiano Reggiano to a food processor.
6. Process the mixture until it is smooth.
7. Cut the pita bread in half.
8. Chop the romaine lettuce very small.
9. Add the Caesar dressing to the chopped romaine lettuce and mix.
10. Divide the chicken mixture onto the pita halves and spread it evenly.
11. Drizzle olive oil on the chicken side of the pitas.
12. Griddle the pitas on the Weber Griddle until golden, pressing them often for about 5 minutes.
13. Top the cooked pita with the Caesar salad, lots of Parmigiano Reggiano, and black pepper.
14. Serve with lemon wedges.

## Equipment

- Grater
- Whisk
- Food processor
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Weber Griddle
- Spatula
- Tongs
- Baking 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DKGTEcQvzuV/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c3614c93-7e89-4dad-99e3-54ffc65869f0
- Extracted: 2025-09-06

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