Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap (Printable)

Crispy chicken strips, romaine, tomato, cheddar and ranch tucked in a soft flour tortilla - ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

→ Wrap Assembly

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
11 - 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
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 Make It:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into uniform strips. Submerge strips in buttermilk in a bowl and allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until well blended.
03 - Coat each marinated chicken strip thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to ensure an even layer adheres.
04 - Heat approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken strips for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Arrange flour tortillas flat. Portion shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sliced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried chicken strips down the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with ranch dressing to taste.
06 - Fold in sides of each tortilla. Roll up snugly to enclose fillings. Slice wraps in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy chicken holds its crunch against the creamy ranch, creating that irresistible first bite.
  • This wrap is endlessly customizable, so you can toss in whatever veggies or cheese you happen to have on hand.
02 -
  • If you try to rush the frying, your chicken strips won’t be fully cooked and the coating might fall off.
  • Lining the tortilla with lettuce first keeps everything crisp and helps prevent sogginess from the tomatoes or dressing.
03 -
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after frying so it stays crisp inside the wrap.
  • A good squeeze of fresh lemon over the hot chicken brightens everything up—try it at least once.

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