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Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Cheese Lace

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These Dill Pickle Ranch Smash Chicken Tacos feature juicy smashed chicken patties seasoned with dill pickle and ranch flavors, topped with crispy cheese lace for added crunch, all wrapped in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickles
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, dill pickle juice, ranch dressing, chopped dill pickles, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into the skillet and smash it down into a thin patty.
  3. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese around the edges of the patty in the skillet to form a crispy cheese lace. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
  4. Flip the patty carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and cheese lace is crispy on both sides.
  5. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture to make 8 patties.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing a chicken patty on each tortilla and adding optional toppings as desired.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use a non-stick skillet to create the crispy cheese lace without sticking. You can substitute cheddar with pepper jack for a spicy twist. These tacos are great served with extra ranch dressing or a squeeze of lime.

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