Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Golden crispy chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

# 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 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, optional

# Method:

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 complete coverage.
04 - Heat approximately 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
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 black pepper if desired. 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 -
  • The chicken stays incredibly crispy on the outside and juicy inside, even after you wrap it up.
  • Everything comes together in 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when youre too hungry to wait.
  • The combination of crunchy lettuce, salty Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing hits every craving at once.
02 -
  • Dont skip warming the tortillas, cold ones will crack the second you try to fold them, and youll lose half your filling.
  • Let the oil come back up to temperature between batches, or the chicken will absorb too much oil and turn out greasy instead of crispy.
  • If the coating falls off in spots, it usually means the chicken was too wet when you dredged it, so shake off that buttermilk well.
03 -
  • Press the chicken strips flat before marinating so they cook evenly and fry up faster.
  • Use a wire rack over your paper towels when draining the chicken, it keeps the bottom from getting soggy.
  • If your Caesar dressing is too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or lemon juice so it drizzles easily over the filling.
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