Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap (Printer View)

A crunchy blend of tender chicken, smoky bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch in a warm wrap.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken & Coating

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil, approximately 1/2 inch deep, for frying

→ Bacon

11 - 6 strips beef bacon

→ Wrap & Fillings

12 - 4 large flour tortillas
13 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
14 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

# Method:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Place flour in one shallow dish, buttermilk in a second, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
03 - Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into buttermilk, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (about 1/2 inch deep) in a large skillet over medium heat, fry chicken strips in batches for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through, then drain on paper towels.
05 - In a separate pan over medium heat, cook beef bacon until crispy, drain excess fat, and crumble into pieces.
06 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until pliable.
07 - Spread 1 tablespoon ranch dressing on each tortilla, then layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.
08 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose fillings securely.
09 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crispy chicken with savory bacon
  • Fresh veggies and creamy ranch wrapped in a warm tortilla
02 -
  • Double-coat the chicken for extra crispiness
  • Use fresh, pliable tortillas for easier rolling and to prevent tearing
03 -
  • Press chicken strips firmly into breadcrumbs to ensure coating sticks
  • Heat oil to medium temperature to avoid burning chicken before it's cooked
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