Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy chicken, cool Caesar dressing, bacon, and romaine wrapped and toasted to perfection.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crispy Chicken
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
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Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
→ Homemade Caesar Dressing
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2 anchovy fillets, finely minced
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1 small garlic clove, finely grated
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 large egg yolk, pasteurized recommended
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Wrap Assembly
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1 large wheat or flour tortilla (10-inch diameter)
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2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
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3 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
# Steps to Make This:
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In a small bowl, combine anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and egg yolk.
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While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the dressing becomes thick and creamy.
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Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Set dressing aside.
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In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Dredge chicken breasts in seasoned flour, dip in beaten eggs to coat, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
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Heat 1 to 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In a separate skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
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Once slightly cooled, cut chicken into strips and break bacon into large pieces.
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In a medium bowl, toss chopped romaine with about 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing.
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Heat tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds until soft and pliable.
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Spread 1 tablespoon Caesar dressing down the center of the tortilla. Arrange dressed lettuce, bacon, chicken strips, and shaved Parmesan in a line down the center.
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Fold the bottom edge up over the fillings, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to form a sealed wrap.
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Place wrap seam-side down in a hot, dry skillet. Toast for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
# Additional Notes:
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For optimal food safety, use pasteurized eggs in the Caesar dressing. Fry chicken in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
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To create a lighter version, bake or air fry breaded chicken at 400°F until golden and cooked through.