Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable Version)

Golden fried chicken with fresh romaine, Parmesan, and Caesar dressing in a warm flour tortilla.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1/2 cup panko or regular 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, store-bought or homemade
15 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 - Lemon wedges for serving, optional

# How-To Steps:

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, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Remove chicken from buttermilk, shaking off excess. 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 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken stays crispy even after you wrap it, which means every bite has that satisfying crunch.
  • It comes together in half an hour, so you can make it on a weeknight without feeling like you're running a kitchen marathon.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and assemble the wraps right before serving, which is perfect when you're feeding a crowd or just your future self.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying or the oil temperature will drop and your chicken will turn soggy instead of crispy.
  • Let the chicken drain on paper towels for a minute before assembling, otherwise the wrap will get greasy and fall apart.
  • Warm your tortillas or they'll crack the second you try to fold them, I learned this the hard way.
03 -
  • Use a thermometer to check your oil temperature, guessing leads to burnt outsides and raw insides.
  • Press the coating onto the chicken with your hands instead of just dipping it, you'll get a thicker crispier crust.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice to your Caesar dressing right before serving, it brightens everything up.
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