Hot Honey Chicken Wrap (Print Version)

Crispy chicken tossed in spicy hot honey meets creamy Caesar salad wrapped 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 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil, for frying (about ½ inch depth)

→ Hot Honey Sauce

10 - ⅓ cup honey
11 - 1½ tablespoons hot sauce (e.g., Franks RedHot)
12 - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Caesar Salad

13 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
14 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
15 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes (optional)
17 - 1 cup croutons (optional)

→ Wraps

18 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and submerge in buttermilk; refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to tenderize.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly.
03 - Dredge marinated chicken strips in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat approximately ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry chicken strips in batches for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked; drain on paper towels.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan; warm over low heat until ingredients are just blended; remove from heat.
06 - Toss fried chicken strips in the hot honey sauce until evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan, and cherry tomatoes if using; toss gently; add croutons if desired.
08 - Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable to facilitate rolling.
09 - Place a portion of Caesar salad down the center of each warmed tortilla; top with hot honey chicken strips; fold sides inward and roll tightly.
10 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The crispy chicken stays remarkably crunchy even wrapped up in all those juicy toppings
  • Hot honey is literally the condiment that makes everything better, and this recipe proves it
  • Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like it came from a restaurant
02 -
  • Dont overcrowd the pan when frying or the chicken will steam instead of crisp up, work in batches if needed
  • Let the fried chicken drain on paper towels before tossing in hot honey, otherwise the coating gets soggy fast
  • The hot honey thickens as it cools, so toss the chicken immediately after whisking for the best coating
03 -
  • Double the hot honey recipe and keep it in the fridge for drizzling on pizza, biscuits, or even ice cream
  • For extra crispy chicken, let the breaded strips rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying
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