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A close-up handheld shot of Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos showing the crispy edges of the chicken patty and fresh dill garnish.
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Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos: The Ultimate Smash Taco Mashup

These Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos feature crispy smashed ground chicken, melted Monterey Jack, and tangy dill pickles on charred tortillas. A viral-inspired 30-minute meal perfect for pickle lovers and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Fusion
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Taco Components
  • 1 lb (450g) Ground Chicken 90/10 blend preferred
  • 8 small Flour Tortillas Street taco size
  • 1 cup (115g) Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup (75g) Dill Pickles Thinly sliced rounds with mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Ranch Dressing Creamy, high-quality
  • 2 tbsp (8g) Fresh Dill Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5g) Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Avocado Oil Or other high-smoke point oil

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Essential for high-heat searing.
  • 1 Heavy Metal Spatula Used to smash the chicken patty thin.
  • 1 Parchment Paper Prevents sticking during the smash.

Method
 

Prep and Portion
  1. Divide the ground chicken into 8 equal balls (approx 2oz each). Season the outside with kosher salt.
The Smash Technique
  1. Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place a chicken ball in the pan, top with a tortilla, and smash flat with a heavy spatula using parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook meat-side down for 3-4 minutes until edges are deep golden-brown and crispy. Flip the taco.
Finish and Garnish
  1. Top the chicken with Monterey Jack cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the tortilla is charred and cheese is bubbly.
  2. Remove from heat. Top with sliced pickles, a zig-zag drizzle of ranch, fresh dill, and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 22gFat: 18gFiber: 1g

Notes

Keep the chicken very cold before cooking to ensure the crispiest edges.
Use a squeeze bottle for the ranch to get that professional zig-zag look.
Keyword Dill Pickle Ranch Chicken Tacos,Ground Chicken Recipes,Smash Tacos

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