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Caesar Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- salt to taste
Caesar Salad:
- 1/2 head romaine, finely shredded (2-3 cups)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos:
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon Trader Joe's aglio olio seasoning, or any chicken seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 small flour tortillas (I use La Banderita "Street Taco" tortillas for this)
- avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Make Your Caesar Sauce: Whisk sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Mix Your Salad: Toss romaine, pepperoncini, parmesan, and about half of the Caesar sauce until well-combined. (For the remaining sauce – whisk it with 1-2 tablespoons of water to make it smoother for dunking.)
- Prep the Tacos: Mix the seasoning into the ground chicken. Place your tortillas on a large cutting board or tray; spread each tortilla with some of the ground chicken mixture, pushing it all the way to the edges or even slightly past.
- Smash and Fry the Tacos: Heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat (2 tablespoons or more will give you the best crispy crust). Working in batches, place the tortilla chicken-side down and press down with a spatula for 15-30 seconds. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Flip to the other side for another minute to get a bit of crisping on the back side of the tortilla.
- Almost Done: Remove tacos from skillet and fold in half (the tortilla may crackle a bit when you fold them – that’s fine!). If needed, place on a baking sheet and pop in a warm oven until you’re ready to serve. When you’re ready to eat, stuff the Caesar salad inside the tacos!
- Serving: Serve alongside a dish of the remaining Caesar sauce for dipping. YUM!
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caesar tacos, smash tacos, caesar salad, easy dinner
