Chicken Caesar Smash Burger

First, make the homemade Caesar dressing. In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, lemon juice, anchovy paste, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, black pepper, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then set aside.

Divide the ground chicken into 6 equal portions. Form into balls, then flatten into thin patties on parchment paper. Season one side of each patty with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter on the griddle. Place the chicken patties seasoned-side down and smash them thinner with a spatula. Season the top side with more salt, pepper, and paprika.

Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Flip the patties and top each with a slice of white American cheese. Stack two patties together on the griddle to melt the cheese between them.

While the patties cook, butter and toast the brioche buns on the griddle until golden.

In a large bowl, prepare the salad. Combine the chopped romaine lettuce with a few spoonfuls of the Caesar dressing, crushed croutons, fresh chopped parsley, extra grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss well to combine.

Assemble the burgers. Spread a layer of Caesar dressing on the top and bottom toasted buns. Place a double-stack of cheesy chicken patties on the bottom bun, then top generously with the Caesar salad. Place the top bun on.

Serve immediately, with french fries on the side if desired.