Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print View)

Crispy buttermilk chicken in spicy hot honey sauce paired with creamy Caesar salad, wrapped in soft flour tortillas for an easy handheld meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Combine chicken strips with buttermilk in a bowl and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
03 - Dredge marinated chicken strips in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated on all sides.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until blended, then remove from heat.
06 - Toss the fried chicken strips in the hot honey sauce until evenly coated.
07 - Combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
08 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable and easy to fold.
09 - Layer Caesar salad onto the center of each tortilla. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
10 - Slice wraps in half and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays perfectly crunchy even after being tossed in that glorious hot honey glaze
  • You get that restaurant quality crunch at home without any fancy equipment
  • The warm spicy chicken against cool crisp lettuce is the kind of flavor balance that makes people reach for seconds
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest on paper towels after frying prevents the coating from getting soggy when tossed in honey
  • Warm your tortillas properly because cold tortillas crack when you try to fold them
  • Do not skip the buttermilk marinade since it is the secret to tender, juicy chicken underneath all that crunch
03 -
  • Mix the coating with your fingers to break up any panko clumps for even coverage
  • Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature, otherwise the chicken turns greasy
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