Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print Version)

Crispy chicken in spicy hot honey combined with creamy Caesar salad for a bold, 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 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Hot Honey

10 - 0.33 cup honey
11 - 1.5 tablespoons hot sauce
12 - 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

→ Caesar Salad

13 - 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
14 - 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
15 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
17 - 1 cup croutons

→ Wraps

18 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and submerge in buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Remove marinated chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
04 - Heat 0.5 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 cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
05 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Warm gently until blended, then remove from heat.
06 - Transfer fried chicken strips to a mixing bowl and pour hot honey glaze over them. Toss until each piece is evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and halved cherry tomatoes. Toss until well coated. Stir in croutons if desired.
08 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a microwave until pliable and warm.
09 - Place each warm tortilla flat and layer Caesar salad mixture in the center. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
10 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays perfectly crunchy even after being tossed in that spicy-sweet glaze
  • You get that restaurant-quality crunch without needing any fancy equipment
  • The hot honey hits you first then the creamy Caesar calms everything down perfectly
02 -
  • Don't skip the buttermilk soak it makes a huge difference in how tender the chicken turns out
  • The hot honey needs to be warm not hot or it'll make your crispy coating get soggy really fast
  • Let the chicken drain on paper towels for at least a minute before tossing it in the glaze
03 -
  • Set up a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain the chicken it stays crispier than paper towels
  • Double the hot honey and keep the extra in the fridge for drizzling on pizza or roasted veggies
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