Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps
Imported from Instagram
35 minMedium6 servings

Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Golden crispy chicken, homemade Caesar, fresh romaine and lots of parmesan all wrapped up into one perfect bundle.

Mise turned a cooking video on Instagram into this written step-by-step recipe — 23 ingredients, 6 steps, 35 min, with a generated photo for every step.

Time35min
LevelMedium
Servings6
Method 6 steps
01

Make the Caesar dressing: Mash garlic, anchovy paste, and black pepper into a rough paste. Mix in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Dijon, salt, hot sauce, red wine vinegar, and 1/2 cup parmesan. Refrigerate and don't dress the lettuce yet.

02

Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin cutlets. Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, seasoning salt, onion powder, and pepper, along with a little neutral oil.

03

Set up 3 bowls: seasoned flour (all-purpose flour mixed with 1 tsp each of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper), beaten eggs, and finely crushed crackers. Coat each cutlet in flour, then egg, then cracker crumbs, pressing the crumbs on to help them stick.

04

Add neutral oil to generously coat the bottom of a large skillet and heat over medium-high to 350°F (175°C). In batches, fry the chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove, let rest, and slice.

05

Add the chopped romaine to a bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat it. Top with a little more parmesan.

06

Lightly pan-fry tortillas with butter, then assemble your wraps by adding the dressed romaine, sliced chicken, and any extra parmesan.

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Notes

These wraps provide a textured contrast between hot, crispy chicken and chilled, crisp romaine. The standout element is the almond flour cracker coating, which creates a crunchier and more flavorful crust than traditional breadcrumbs. By slicing the chicken into thin cutlets before frying, the meat cooks quickly while staying juicy, preventing the breading from burning before the center is done. The dressing uses a traditional base of anchovy and garlic to deliver a punchy, savory profile that holds up against the rich fried elements.

Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a weekend lunch, these bundles offer a structured way to enjoy a classic salad. The flavor is balanced by the acidity of lemon and vinegar, while the pan-seared tortillas add a subtle buttery softness. Expect a meal that is hearty but manageable, where the heat from the freshly fried chicken slightly wilts the inner layers of lettuce for a varied mouthfeel.

Before you start

  • When mashing the garlic and anchovy for the dressing, aim for a smooth, homogenous paste to ensure the flavor distributes evenly without biting into raw garlic chunks.
  • The oil for frying must reach 350°F before adding the chicken; if it is too cool, the cracker crust will absorb the oil and become greasy and heavy.
  • Press the crushed crackers firmly into the egg-washed chicken cutlets with the palm of your hand to ensure the breading adheres during the flipping process in the skillet.
  • Only dress the romaine lettuce seconds before assembling the wraps to prevent the leaves from becoming soggy and losing their essential crunch against the hot chicken.

Swaps that work

  • Replace the almond flour crackers with an equal amount of panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, more airy crunch and a more traditional fried texture.
  • Substitute the anchovy paste with one teaspoon of miso paste to maintain the savory umami depth if you prefer a vegetarian-friendly flavor profile in the dressing.
  • Exchange the red wine vinegar for an equal volume of apple cider vinegar for a slightly fruitier, milder acidity that still cuts through the mayonnaise.

Keeping it

Store the fried chicken, dressing, and chopped lettuce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days. To maintain the texture of the chicken, reheat it in a 350°F oven or an air fryer until crisp; microwave reheating will make the cracker crust soft and rubbery. Assembled wraps do not store well as the dressing wilts the lettuce. Freezing the fully cooked wraps is not recommended due to the fresh greens.

Questions

Can I prepare these wraps ahead of time for a lunch box?

You can prepare the components in advance, but do not assemble them until you are ready to eat. Keep the dressed lettuce and sliced chicken in separate containers to prevent the tortilla from becoming soggy and the greens from losing their crispness before lunchtime.

Why did the breading fall off the chicken during frying?

This usually happens if the chicken was too wet before the flour coating or if the pan was overcrowded. Ensure the cutlets are patted dry before dredging, and leave space between the pieces in the skillet so the steam can escape instead of loosening the crust.

Is the Caesar dressing very spicy due to the hot sauce?

The small amount of hot sauce and black pepper provides a subtle background heat that balances the richness of the mayonnaise and parmesan. It is not a spicy dish, but you can omit the hot sauce entirely if you are sensitive to even mild heat.

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