Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos (Print Version)

Juicy chicken tacos with ranch, dill pickles, and crispy cheese crust

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Tacos & Toppings

06 - 8 small gluten-free tortillas
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
08 - ½ cup chopped dill pickles
09 - 2 tablespoons pickle brine
10 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage

→ Ranch Cottage Cheese Sauce

11 - ½ cup cottage cheese
12 - 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine ground chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken mixture, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Blend cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame until pliable and warm. Keep covered to maintain temperature while preparing cheese lace.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese in a circular shape slightly larger than a tortilla. Allow to melt and cook until golden and lacy, about 2 minutes. Carefully place a tortilla on top, press gently, and cook for 30 seconds. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds, then transfer to a plate cheese-side up. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese.
06 - Top each cheese-crusted tortilla with a generous portion of cooked chicken, a handful of shredded cabbage, chopped dill pickles, and a drizzle of pickle brine.
07 - Add a dollop of ranch cottage cheese sauce to each taco. Serve immediately while cheese remains crispy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The cottage cheese ranch sauce is creamy without being heavy and packs way more protein than traditional ranch
  • Crispy cheese lace transforms ordinary tortillas into something extraordinary and totally addictive
02 -
  • The cheese lace needs about 2 minutes to get properly crispy and lacy dont rush this step
  • Blending the cottage cheese completely eliminates any curds for a silky smooth sauce
03 -
  • If your tortillas are stiff wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 15 seconds before the skillet step
  • Extra pickle brine mixed into the cabbage adds incredible flavor and keeps everything crisp
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