Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable)

Crispy chicken coated in spicy hot honey paired with creamy Caesar salad in a warm tortilla. Bold flavors in an easy 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, submerge chicken strips in buttermilk and let rest for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and absorb flavor.
02 - In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coating on all sides.
04 - Heat ½ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to approximately 350°F. Fry chicken strips in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes over low heat. Warm until fully blended, approximately 2 minutes. Do not boil.
06 - Transfer warm fried chicken to a clean bowl and toss with hot honey sauce until evenly coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Toss to distribute dressing evenly.
08 - Place flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or heat in microwave for 20 seconds to enhance pliability.
09 - Place warm tortilla on flat surface and layer Caesar salad in the center. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in both sides and roll tightly from bottom to top.
10 - Slice each wrap diagonally in half and serve immediately while chicken remains warm and hot honey coating is pliable.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Spicy & Sweet: The hot honey glaze provides a unique kick that balances the creamy Caesar dressing.
  • Texture Heaven: Enjoy the satisfying contrast between warm, crispy chicken and cold, crisp romaine lettuce.
  • Simple Preparation: This recipe is easy to follow and comes together in just 40 minutes for a complete meal.
02 -
  • Pliable Tortillas: Briefly warming your tortillas for 10-15 seconds makes them much easier to roll tightly without tearing.
  • Don't Overcrowd: Fry the chicken in batches to maintain a consistent oil temperature for maximum crispiness.
  • Fresh Assembly: Toss the Caesar salad ingredients just before you are ready to assemble the wraps to prevent the lettuce from becoming soggy.
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