Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print Version)

Crispy chicken coated in spicy hot honey meets creamy Caesar salad in a convenient handheld wrap.

# What You 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. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Remove chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge 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 to 350°F. Working in batches, fry chicken strips for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes until blended, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer fried chicken strips to a bowl and pour hot honey sauce over them. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Toss until vegetables are evenly dressed.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or microwave wrapped in damp paper towel for 30 seconds until pliable.
09 - Place tortilla on a flat surface. Layer Caesar salad mixture in the center, then top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in the left and right sides, then roll tightly from bottom to top.
10 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half. Serve immediately while chicken remains warm and honey coating is tacky.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey creates this incredible sticky coating that keeps the chicken crispy even inside the wrap
  • Everything comes together in about 40 minutes but tastes like it came from a restaurant
  • The spicy-sweet combo with cool creamy Caesar is basically perfect
02 -
  • The oil temperature matters too much to guess, use a thermometer or wait until a drop of batter sizzles immediately
  • Do not skip warming the tortillas, cold tortillas crack and ruin the whole experience
  • The hot honey thickens as it cools, so toss the chicken right after you make it
03 -
  • Let the fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels so the bottom stays crispy
  • Double the hot honey recipe and keep the extra in the fridge for drizzling on pizza or roasted vegetables
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