Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print View)

Satisfying wrap with golden crispy chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ For the Wrap

11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
15 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 - Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into strips. Place in a bowl with buttermilk, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced tenderness.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Remove chicken from buttermilk, shaking off excess liquid. Coat each strip thoroughly in the flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
04 - Heat approximately 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
05 - Fry chicken strips in batches, turning once until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and ready for filling.
07 - Lay each tortilla flat. Arrange chopped lettuce in the center, top with crispy chicken strips, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and drizzle Caesar dressing over the mixture.
08 - Add a sprinkle of black pepper if desired. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly into a wrap. Slice in half if preferred.
09 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It delivers that crunch-to-creaminess contrast that makes every bite feel balanced and complete.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble wraps in under five minutes when hunger strikes.
  • It tastes like takeout but costs a fraction and lets you control every ingredient.
  • Even picky eaters who claim they don't like Caesar salad devour these without hesitation.
02 -
  • Don't skip the buttermilk soak, I tried it once without and the chicken was noticeably drier and less flavorful.
  • Make sure your oil is hot enough before adding chicken or the coating will absorb oil and turn soggy instead of crisp.
  • Assemble wraps right before eating, if they sit too long the lettuce wilts and the tortilla gets damp.
03 -
  • Double the chicken and freeze half after frying, then reheat in the oven whenever you need a quick wrap fix.
  • Use parchment paper to wrap each assembled wrap tightly, it holds everything in place and makes them easier to eat on the go.
  • Grate your own Parmesan instead of using pre-grated, the flavor is sharper and it melts better against the warm chicken.
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