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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 with Crispy Cheese Lace are a creamy and crunchy comfort food everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts Main protein source
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickle Juice Marinade for chicken
For the Tacos
  • 8 small Tortillas Corn or flour, based on preference
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles Whole, sliced, or spears
  • 1/2 cup Diced Red Onion Can substitute with green onions
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro Optional, omit for less herbal taste
For the Creamy Layer
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Can substitute with Greek yogurt mixed with herbs
For the Crunchy Cheese Lace
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack recommended
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowl
  • Paper Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Place the boneless chicken breasts in a bowl and pour dill pickle juice over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with oil. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Prepare the Crispy Cheese Lace: In a non-stick skillet, sprinkle shredded cheese in a thin layer over medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: Warm small tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Layer warm tortillas with smashed chicken, ranch dressing, dill pickles, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Top with Crispy Cheese Lace: Add a piece of crispy cheese lace on top of the fillings. Serve immediately with extra ranch dressing and dill pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Customize toppings to fit your taste.

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