Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

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

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into strips and 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, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked 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 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
06 - Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and warm.
07 - Lay each tortilla flat. Arrange chopped romaine lettuce in the center, top with crispy chicken strips, sprinkle Parmesan cheese, and drizzle Caesar dressing over the top.
08 - Add freshly ground 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 on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The chicken stays shatteringly crisp even after you wrap it up, no sogginess here.
  • It feels indulgent but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • You can prep the chicken ahead and just assemble wraps when hunger strikes.
  • Kids and adults both demolish these without complaint.
02 -
  • Don't skip the buttermilk soak, I tried once with plain milk and the coating slid right off in the oil.
  • Keep the oil temperature steady, too cool and your chicken gets greasy, too hot and it burns before cooking through.
  • Let the fried chicken rest on paper towels for a minute, it keeps draining and crisping up even off the heat.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack over your paper towels when draining fried chicken, it keeps air circulating and prevents steam from softening the bottom.
  • Grate your own Parmesan fresh, the pre-shredded stuff has anti-caking agents that keep it from melting smoothly.
  • If your Caesar dressing is too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of water or lemon juice to make it easier to drizzle.
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