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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

These tacos feature ground chicken seasoned with garlic powder and paprika, topped with dill pickles, cabbage, and a creamy ranch sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Tacos
Cuisine American
Servings 4 tacos

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and black pepper

For the Tacos

  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
  • ½ cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons pickle brine
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage

For the Ranch Sauce

  • ½ cup cottage cheese blended with 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning and a squeeze of lemon

Instructions
 

  • Season the ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully done, about 8-10 minutes.
  • In a blender, mix cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth to make the ranch sauce.
  • Warm the tortillas and assemble the tacos with chicken, cheese, pickles, cabbage, and ranch sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, melt the cheese in the skillet to create a lace before adding the tortilla.
Keyword Crispy Cheese Lace Tacos, Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos, Ground Chicken Tacos