Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Bold and flavorful wrap with crispy chicken tossed in spicy hot honey, combined with creamy Caesar salad for a perfect 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 - 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

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and season the meat.
02 - In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Remove chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, 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 excess oil.
05 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until ingredients are blended. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
06 - Add the fried chicken strips to the hot honey sauce and toss gently until evenly coated. Allow excess glaze to drip back into the pan.
07 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Toss to coat evenly. Add croutons if desired and toss gently.
08 - Place 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 and warm.
09 - Lay a warm tortilla flat and arrange Caesar salad mixture in the center. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in the left and right sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up, keeping filling secure as you roll.
10 - Slice each wrap in half on a diagonal and arrange on a serving plate. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm and crispy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays perfectly crunchy even after tossing in that addictive hot honey sauce
  • You get that perfect sweet-heat thing going on without needing to measure out ten different spices
  • Everything comes together in about 40 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it
02 -
  • Let the fried chicken drain on paper towels before tossing in the hot honey or itll get soggy fast
  • Work quickly once you start assembling because the warmth from the chicken starts wilting the lettuce
  • Roll tightly but dont pull so hard that you tear the tortilla
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before marinating for better coating adhesion
  • Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying so the crust sets
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