Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken and Caesar salad are wrapped in a soft tortilla, creating a flavorful, portable main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Crispy Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ For the Caesar Salad

11 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
12 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
13 - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
14 - 1/4 cup seasoned croutons

→ For Assembling

15 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
16 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and slice into strips. In three separate shallow bowls, set up the breading station: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
02 - Pour about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high. Fry the breaded chicken strips in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, grated parmesan cheese, and seasoned croutons until evenly coated.
04 - Briefly warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Lay each tortilla flat, then add a generous portion of Caesar salad down the center. Top with crispy chicken strips and a sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a wrap.
05 - Serve wraps immediately, whole or cut in half for convenience.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the flavor of Caesar salad but with the bonus of warm, crispy chicken and an easy-to-hold wrap.
  • This recipe is speedy enough for weeknights and impressive enough that friends always request it again.
02 -
  • Piling the salad too high makes the wrap impossible to roll—you’ll end up with delicious but messy plates.
  • Letting the fried chicken rest on paper towels keeps every piece perfectly crisp instead of soggy.
03 -
  • Sifting the flour before breading stops clumps from ruining your coating.
  • Mixing parmesan into both the breading and the salad doubles the umami punch—don’t hold back.
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