Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printable Page)

Crispy chicken in spicy hot honey combined with creamy Caesar salad for a bold, handheld meal ready in 40 minutes.

# 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 diameter

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place chicken strips in a bowl and submerge in buttermilk. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Remove chicken strips from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
04 - Heat ½ inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry chicken strips for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - Combine honey, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat until blended, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add fried chicken strips to the hot honey sauce and toss until completely coated.
07 - In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Toss to coat. Fold in croutons if desired.
08 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
09 - Distribute Caesar salad evenly across the center of each tortilla. Top with hot honey chicken strips. Fold in sides and roll up tightly.
10 - Slice each wrap in half diagonally. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The hot honey creates this incredible sweet heat that cuts through the creamy Caesar dressing perfectly
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so weeknight dinners actually happen without stress
  • The contrast between warm crispy chicken and cool crisp lettuce is the kind of texture combo that makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan while frying drops the oil temperature and makes the chicken soggy, so work in small batches
  • The hot honey thickens quickly as it cools, so toss the chicken immediately and do not wait until the last minute
  • Wrapping these in foil helps them hold their shape if you need to pack them for lunch or transport
03 -
  • Pat the chicken strips dry before marinating so the buttermilk actually penetrates instead of just sliding off
  • Let the coated chicken sit for 5 minutes before frying to help the coating set better
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