Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken tossed in spicy hot honey combined with creamy Caesar salad, wrapped for a perfect handheld meal.

# 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 Glaze

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Submerge chicken strips in buttermilk and let rest for 15 minutes minimum.
02 - Combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
03 - Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken strips in batches 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 small saucepan over low heat, stirring until blended. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Toss fried chicken strips in warm hot honey glaze until completely coated.
07 - In large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Toss until evenly coated. Fold in croutons just before assembly if desired.
08 - Heat tortillas in dry skillet or microwave until pliable and warm.
09 - Layer Caesar salad mixture in center of each warm tortilla. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold sides inward and roll tightly from bottom to top.
10 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately while chicken remains warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot honey creates this addictive sweet-heat coating that keeps the chicken incredibly moist while adding this gorgeous sticky glaze
  • Everything about this wrap works together, the cool crisp lettuce against the warm spicy chicken, the creamy tangy Caesar dressing cutting through that honey kick
02 -
  • Dont skip the buttermilk marinade because it makes such a huge difference in texture and helps the breading stick
  • The hot honey needs to be warm when you toss the chicken so it coats evenly but not so hot it cooks the chicken further
03 -
  • Let the fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels so the bottom stays crispy
  • Put a piece of parchment paper or foil around the bottom half if taking these to go
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