Save It Experience the crunchy goodness of crispy chicken strips paired with savory bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Its a flavor explosion in every bite!
I first enjoyed this wrap as a quick lunch and was blown away by how flavorful and satisfying it was.
Ingredients
- Chicken & Coating: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, Vegetable oil for frying
- Bacon: 6 strips beef bacon
- Wrap & Fillings: 4 large flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 2:
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pour the buttermilk into a second dish. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Step 3:
- Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 4:
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through 5&ndash7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 5:
- In a separate pan, cook the beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.
- Step 6:
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10&ndash20 seconds.
- Step 7:
- Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing on each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.
- Step 8:
- Fold in the sides, then roll each tortilla tightly to form a wrap.
- Step 9:
- Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.
Save It This recipe always brings my family together for a delicious and fun meal.
Customization Options
Customize with your favorite veggies such as sliced avocado or red onions or swap cheddar for Monterey Jack cheese.
Spicy Variation
For a spicy kick add a dash of hot sauce to the ranch dressing.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of crispy fries or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Save It Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors and textures in every bite of this crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How can I make the chicken extra crispy?
Double-coating the chicken by repeating the buttermilk and breadcrumb steps creates an extra crunchy texture when fried.
- → What can I substitute for beef bacon?
Try turkey bacon or pork bacon to maintain a smoky flavor while varying the taste and texture.
- → How do I prevent the tortilla from tearing when wrapping?
Use fresh, pliable tortillas and warm them briefly to make folding easier without tearing.
- → Can I add more vegetables to the wrap?
Yes, adding sliced avocado, red onions, or other fresh veggies enhances flavor and nutrition.
- → Is it possible to spice up the wrap?
Add a dash of hot sauce to the creamy dressing or include sliced jalapeños for an extra kick.