Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap (Printable View)
Golden fried chicken strips, lettuce, tomato and creamy ranch rolled in a soft tortilla for a quick meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Wraps Assembly
10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
12 - 1 medium tomato, diced
13 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
15 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing
# How-To Steps:
01 - Slice chicken breasts into uniform strips and place in a mixing bowl with buttermilk. Let stand for 10 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Combine all-purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix well to distribute spices evenly.
03 - Dredge each marinated chicken strip in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the coating adheres on all sides.
04 - Heat approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken strips in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean work surface. Evenly distribute shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, red onion slices, and shredded cheddar cheese over the center of each tortilla.
06 - Place crispy chicken strips over the vegetables and cheese layers. Drizzle each wrap with ranch dressing.
07 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly to enclose the filling. Slice each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
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- You get that satisfying fried chicken crunch without the fuss of deep-frying at a restaurant.
- These wraps win over picky eaters thanks to their balance of creamy, tangy, and crisp with every bite.
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- If you rush the oil, the chicken absorbs too much and turns greasy instead of crisp.
- Learning to roll tightly was key—loose wraps mean fillings everywhere but your mouth.
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- Tongs make dredging chicken cleaner and keep your hands free of the dreaded flour-glue mess.
- A sprinkle of salt on hot fried chicken sharpens the flavors instantly.