Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printer View)

Crispy chicken with spicy hot honey and creamy Caesar salad wrapped in a soft tortilla for the ultimate 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Remove marinated chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken strips in batches for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 1-2 minutes until ingredients are blended. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer fried chicken strips to a bowl and toss with hot honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Toss to coat evenly.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 20-30 seconds to increase pliability.
09 - Layer Caesar salad mixture onto the center of each warm tortilla. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
10 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot honey chicken remains warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers crunch, spice, and creamy contrast in one tidy handheld package.
  • It uses simple pantry staples but tastes like something you'd wait in line for at a food truck.
  • The hot honey clings to the chicken in a way that makes every piece shine with sticky, fiery sweetness.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble wraps right before eating, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas, cold tortillas crack the moment you try to fold them and your filling spills everywhere.
  • Let the fried chicken rest on paper towels for a minute before tossing in hot honey, or the breading can get soggy from trapped steam.
  • Assemble the wraps right before eating, the lettuce wilts and the tortilla gets damp if they sit too long.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check that your chicken reaches 165°F internally, especially if your strips are thicker than usual.
  • If your tortillas keep tearing, microwave them wrapped in a damp paper towel for 15 seconds to make them extra pliable.
  • Save any leftover hot honey and drizzle it over pizza, roasted vegetables, or even biscuits, it's too good to waste.
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