Description
Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos are a quick and customizable delight perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 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
- ranch seasoning
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned ground chicken mixture and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Make Cheese Lace: In a separate skillet, sprinkle shredded cheese in an even layer and cook until melted and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until soft.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer a warm tortilla with cooked chicken, chopped dill pickles, and shredded cabbage.
- Add Toppings: Mix cottage cheese with ranch seasoning and lemon juice; drizzle over the filled tacos, add pickle brine, and top with crispy cheese lace.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cooked until golden brown for best flavor, and warm tortillas for easy folding of tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken tacos, dill pickle, ranch, smash chicken, crispy cheese lace