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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos Crispy Cheese Lace

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

Delicious Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace, offering a unique flavor experience perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tbsp pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese blended with 1 tsp ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Mix ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into patties and cook in a skillet over medium heat until done.
  3. Remove from skillet and smash the cooked chicken.
  4. In the same skillet, sprinkle cheese to form a lace and cook until crispy.
  5. Warm tortillas in the skillet.
  6. Assemble tacos with smashed chicken, dill pickles, cabbage, and cottage cheese mixture.
  7. Top with crispy cheese lace and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to swap ground chicken for turkey or a plant-based option. Experiment with different cheese blends or toppings for variety.

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