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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace


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  • Author: vivienne
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (2 tacos per person) 1x

Description

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace are a delicious and creative twist on traditional tacos, perfect for any occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can indulge in these mouthwatering tacos that feature juicy ground chicken, tangy dill pickles, and a creamy ranch drizzle, all nestled in a crispy cheese lace tortilla.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickles
  • ½ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Ranch seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 equal balls.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add one tortilla at a time and sprinkle cheese on top before placing the chicken ball.
  3. Flatten the chicken ball gently with a spatula and cook for about 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  4. Flip the taco to cook the chicken side for an additional 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. In another bowl, mix cabbage, dill pickles, and pickle brine for slaw.
  6. Blend cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice for the drizzle.
  7. Assemble tacos by adding slaw on top of the chicken and drizzling with ranch sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg