Description
A flavorful and crunchy taco recipe featuring seasoned ground chicken, crispy cheese lace, tangy dill pickles, and a creamy ranch cottage cheese sauce with a zesty pickle brine drizzle. Perfectly balanced with spices and textures for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Toppings and Assembly
- 8 small tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons pickle brine
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon ranch seasoning
- Squeeze of lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned ground chicken. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and crumbled, about 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make cheese lace: In a separate non-stick pan, sprinkle small circles of shredded mozzarella or Jack cheese and cook over medium heat until the cheese melts and turns golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove to a paper towel to cool and crisp further.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or microwave them for 15 seconds until warm and pliable.
- Prepare ranch sauce: In a small blender or bowl, combine cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Blend or whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble tacos: On each warmed tortilla, spread a spoonful of the cooked ground chicken, top with a piece of crispy cheese lace, chopped dill pickles, shredded cabbage, and a drizzle of the creamy ranch sauce.
- Final touch: Drizzle each taco with pickle brine for an extra tangy kick before serving immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken if preferred.
- For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- The cheese lace adds a crispy texture, so handle carefully to prevent it from breaking.
- Use fresh squeeze lemon juice for the best flavor in the ranch sauce.
- These tacos are great served with a side of guacamole or salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dill pickle tacos, ranch chicken tacos, cheese lace tacos, ground chicken taco recipe, quick chicken tacos
