Chicken Caesar Smash Tacos
Am low key mad I didn't try these before?! Maybe because I am obsessed. These are a spin on the viral Arayes Smash Taco and they so easy and so good!
When you top these crispy Chicken Smash Taco with your Homemade Caesar Salad, you will fall in love with this pita recipe and never look back! They are savory, zesty and just a really fun recipe to both make and eat! They're perfect for company because of how easy they are to make and everyone just has fun with them!
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Psst….Some Secrets Before You Start
Make sure you are using a food processor and not a blender. Food processors are designed to chop, mix and pulse without overworking. Blenders are better for liquids and purees. I have never actually tried it in a blender so I can't say exactly how it would turn out. If you don't have a choice, I would just recommend working in smaller batches and pulsing instead of continuously blending.
When looking for your pita, try to find a thick fluffy pita that can hold the weight of the chicken. I used Angel's Bakeries Pita Bread from Whole Foods.
Leftover Tacos = Lunch Win. If you are heating these up the next day, make sure you crisp them back up on the stovetop and not to microwave so they keep their bite.
The Perfect Pairings
Not sure what to pair with this dish - I got you 😉
Start your night off with a Prickly Pear Cocktail. This drink has a lovely balance of sweet, tangy and it is also sooo fresh it will pair perfectly with this Chicken Caesar Smash Taco recipe. A perfect appetizer to go with these Smash Tacos is my Stracciatella Dip! It is sooo good and so easy to make. The herby sauce on the tomatoes is EPIC, it adds the best flavor. Another great starter are some Cheesy Jalapeño Poppers. These are spicy, cheesy, and sooo delicious! They are very easy to make, and they will be a crowd pleaser. And to finish your night - A light, easy and refreshing Melon Dessert that will finish your night out epically.
Chicken Caesar Smash Taco Recipe
Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 10 minutes - Assemble: 5 minutes - Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Equipment
grater/zester
pan or griddle
Ingredients
Chicken Smack Tacos
1 large chicken breast, cubed
4 chicken thighs, cubed
1 serrano, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 lemon, zest, no juice
½ tsp white pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
â…“ cup parmigiano reggiano
4 thick pitas
Romaine hearts, to taste
lemon slices, for serving
Dressing
1 egg yolk
1 tsp dijon mustard
½ garlic clove
3 anchovies
¼ cup parmigiano reggiano, freshly grated, + more for shaving over the salad
¼ tsp worcestershire
1-2 squirts of tabasco
1 dash maggi
½ lemon, adjust to taste + more for serving
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Dressing
Add the yolk, dijon, garlic and anchovy paste to a bowl. Mix well. Add in the parm, worcestershire, tabasco, maggi and some a squirt of lemon - don't add the whole thing, taste and adjust. Mix well. Emulsify*** the olive oil until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken Smash Tacos
Add the cubed chicken, serrano, scallions, lemon zest, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and parm to the food processor. Process until smooth.
Cut your pitas in half.
Divide the chicken mixture equally onto the each of the pitas and spread well.
Drizzle some oil on the chicken side and sear on a preheated griddle or pan until nice and golden, about 5 minutes, pressing them down with your spatula often.
Chop your romaine really small. Add in the caesar dressing and mix.
Top your chicken smash tacos with caesar salad, lots of parm, black pepper. Serve with a slice of lemon and that's it.
***To emulsify means the mixture of two liquids that can't be completely blended together. To do this you add the oil in a slow, steady stream while whisking.
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Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 104mg, Sodium: 796mg, Potassium: 318mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 185IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 132mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.