Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Print Version)

Crispy chicken in spicy hot honey paired with creamy Caesar salad, all wrapped in a soft tortilla for an easy 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

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 Steps:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Remove chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage on all sides.
04 - Heat approximately ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 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, stirring gently until ingredients are fully incorporated. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Transfer fried chicken strips to a bowl and pour hot honey sauce over them. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Toss gently until salad is evenly coated with dressing.
08 - Place tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable and easier to roll.
09 - Lay each tortilla flat and distribute Caesar salad mixture across the center. Top with hot honey chicken strips, distributing evenly. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a compact cylinder.
10 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally. Serve immediately while chicken is still warm and tortillas are pliable.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat hits different when it meets cool creamy Caesar
  • Everything stays crispy until the very last bite
  • Handheld dinner means fewer dishes and happier tummies
02 -
  • Pat the chicken dry before buttermilk or the coating will slide right off
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop and you get soggy chicken
  • The hot honey thickens as it cools, so toss the chicken immediately
03 -
  • Let the fried chicken rest on a wire rack, not paper towels, so air circulates underneath
  • Mix a splash of apple cider vinegar into the hot honey for brightness
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