Pin 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 made this wrap for a family lunch and everyone loved the satisfying combination of flavors and textures.
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, 5–7 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 10–20 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.
Pin It Making this wrap has become a favorite family activity and always brings smiles to the table.
Notes
Customize with your favorite veggies such as sliced avocado or red onions. Swap cheddar for Monterey Jack cheese or add a dash of hot sauce to the ranch dressing for spice.
Required Tools
Large skillet Tongs Shallow dishes for breading Paper towels Knife and cutting board Frying pan
Nutritional Information
Calories 600 Total Fat 32 g Carbohydrates 45 g Protein 35 g per serving
Pin It This wrap is perfect for a quick lunch or an easy dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you achieve extra crispiness on the chicken?
For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken strips by dipping them in flour, then buttermilk, and panko breadcrumbs twice before frying.
- → What type of bacon works best for this dish?
Beef bacon is preferred here and should be cooked over medium heat until crispy, then crumbled for added texture.
- → Can I customize the vegetables in the wrap?
Yes, fresh veggies like sliced avocado or red onions can be added to enhance flavor and texture.
- → How should the tortillas be prepared before assembling?
Warm the flour tortillas briefly in a skillet or microwave to make them soft and pliable for easy rolling.
- → What is a good alternative cheese to use?
Monterey Jack cheese can be used as a substitute for cheddar to vary flavor and melt quality.