Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Crispy chicken strips in hot honey combined with creamy Caesar salad, all wrapped in a flour tortilla for a bold, satisfying handheld meal.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Hot Honey

10 - 1/3 cup honey
11 - 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Caesar Salad

13 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
14 - 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
15 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup croutons

→ Wraps

18 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10 inches

# Preparation steps:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and submerge in buttermilk. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix until evenly distributed.
03 - Remove chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry chicken strips for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until ingredients blend together. Remove from heat.
06 - Toss the fried chicken strips in the warm hot honey sauce until all pieces are evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Toss until lettuce is evenly coated. Add croutons if desired.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 30 seconds, until pliable.
09 - Place Caesar salad mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from bottom to top.
10 - Cut each wrap diagonally in half. Serve immediately while chicken is warm.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays crunchy even wrapped up with all those creamy Caesar components
  • That sweet spicy honey glaze makes everything taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying or the oil temperature drops and you end up with soggy chicken
  • The honey glaze needs to go on right before serving or the breading gets soft
03 -
  • Put your fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep it crispy on all sides
  • Double the hot honey recipe and keep the extra in the fridge for drizzling on pizza or roasted vegetables
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