Description
This Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap features perfectly seasoned and fried chicken strips, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, cheddar cheese, and creamy ranch dressing all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. A satisfying and flavorful wrap perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Coating and Cooking
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Bacon and Wrap Assembly
- 6 strips of bacon
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season them evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to infuse great flavor.
- Set up dredging stations: Place the flour in a shallow dish, buttermilk in a second dish, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish for an efficient breading process.
- Coat the chicken strips: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring an even crispy crust after frying.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Cook the bacon: In a separate pan over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble into bite-sized pieces for easy layering in the wraps.
- Prepare the tortillas: Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread approximately one tablespoon of ranch dressing evenly over each tortilla as a flavorful base.
- Assemble the wraps: Layer shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon in the center of each tortilla, building a balanced and tasty filling.
- Roll the wraps: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then roll tightly from one end to the other to encase the filling securely.
- Serve: Cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy, and the flavors are fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh buttermilk for best tenderness and coating adhesion in the chicken breading step.
- Adjust frying time slightly depending on the thickness of the chicken strips to ensure they are fully cooked.
- For a lighter option, consider baking the chicken strips instead of frying, but note that the texture will differ from the crispy fried version.
- Wraps can be customized easily by adding avocado, pickles, or swapping cheddar for another cheese.
- Store leftover components separately for best freshness before assembly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Wraps & Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy chicken wrap, bacon ranch wrap, fried chicken wrap, easy lunch wrap, skillet chicken strips
