Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Crispy spice-glazed chicken meets cool Caesar in a handheld tortilla wrap.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crispy Chicken

01 - 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Hot Honey

10 - ⅓ cup honey
11 - 1½ tablespoons hot sauce
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Caesar Salad

13 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
14 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
15 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup croutons

→ Wraps

18 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and submerge in buttermilk. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Remove marinated chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet to medium-high temperature. Working in batches, fry chicken strips for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring gently until blended. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Transfer fried chicken strips to a bowl and pour hot honey mixture over them. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the glaze.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated. Incorporate croutons if desired.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 15 to 20 seconds to increase pliability and prevent cracking during assembly.
09 - Lay each tortilla flat and arrange Caesar salad mixture in the center. Top with hot honey glazed chicken strips. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a compact package.
10 - Using a sharp knife, slice each wrap diagonally in half. Serve immediately while the chicken remains warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy, spicy chicken and cool, creamy Caesar is basically addictive, and you can eat it with one hand while doing literally anything else.
  • It actually tastes better when you make it yourself because you control exactly how much heat you want, unlike ordering at a restaurant where they hold back.
  • Leftovers stay good for days, which means future-you gets to enjoy this without any of the cooking effort.
02 -
  • Oil temperature makes or breaks this—if it's not hot enough, chicken absorbs grease and becomes heavy; too hot and it browns before cooking through, leaving raw centers.
  • Don't skip draining the fried chicken on paper towels or the hot honey makes everything soggy instead of maintaining that prized crispiness.
  • Tortillas really do need warming or they'll crack when you fold them, and there's no coming back from that moment of frustration.
03 -
  • Make your hot honey the night before and let the flavors marry; it tastes noticeably better than using it fresh, and you're one step ahead during prep.
  • If your chicken finishes cooking before you're ready to assemble, keep it warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack so air circulates underneath and it stays crispy instead of steaming itself soggy.
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