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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos Recipe


  • Author: Emily Parker
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A flavorful twist on classic tacos with crispy cheese lace and tangy dill pickle ranch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon

Instructions

  1. Season the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and crumbled.
  3. In a separate pan, sprinkle shredded cheese in small circles and cook until crispy to make cheese lace.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  5. Mix cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice to make the ranch sauce.
  6. Assemble tacos with chicken, cheese lace, pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce.
  7. Drizzle with pickle brine before serving.

Notes

  • Use a non-stick pan for the cheese lace to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust the amount of pickle brine to taste.
  • For extra crunch, toast the tortillas lightly before assembling.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: dill pickle, ranch, chicken tacos, crispy cheese, easy dinner