Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Golden fried chicken, crisp romaine, Parmesan cheese, and Caesar dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla for a quick meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ Wrap Assembly

11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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

# Directions:

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, shake off excess liquid, and coat each strip thoroughly in the flour mixture.
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 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 assembly.
07 - Lay each tortilla flat. Arrange lettuce in the center, top with crispy chicken strips, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and drizzle Caesar dressing over the top.
08 - Add a sprinkle of black pepper to each wrap if desired.
09 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly into a wrap. Slice in half if desired and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in half an hour, making it faster than most takeout orders and twice as satisfying.
  • The buttermilk soak keeps the chicken incredibly tender even after frying, so you get that perfect contrast of crispy outside and juicy inside.
  • It feels indulgent but uses simple ingredients you probably already have, no specialty shopping required.
  • Wraps are endlessly customizable so picky eaters and adventurous ones can both be happy at the same table.
02 -
  • Don't skip the buttermilk soak, I tried rushing it once and the chicken was noticeably drier and less flavorful.
  • Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying or the coating will absorb too much oil and turn soggy instead of crispy.
  • Assemble the wraps just before serving, if they sit too long the lettuce wilts and the tortilla gets damp from the dressing.
03 -
  • Press the chicken firmly into the flour mixture and let it rest for a minute before frying, this helps the coating stick and creates a thicker, crunchier crust.
  • Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature, keeping it steady at 350 degrees means perfectly golden chicken every time without burning.
  • Warm your tortillas just before assembling, a cold tortilla will crack when you try to roll it and ruin the whole wrap.
  • Drizzle the Caesar dressing in a zigzag pattern instead of dumping it in one spot, this ensures every bite has flavor without making the wrap soggy.
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