Description
A delicious and satisfying Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap featuring tender fried chicken strips, crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla and smothered with creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 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
- 6 strips of bacon
Wrap Assembly
- 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 boneless chicken breasts into thin strips. Season them evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to infuse flavor.
- Set up breading stations: Arrange three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with buttermilk, and one with panko breadcrumbs, to create the classic breading sequence.
- Bread the chicken strips: Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, then coat with buttermilk, and finally cover thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy crust when fried.
- Fry the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken strips for about 5 to 7 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Cook the bacon: In a separate pan, cook the bacon strips until they become crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out each flour tortilla and spread about a tablespoon of ranch dressing evenly. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, followed by the crispy chicken strips and crumbled bacon.
- Roll and serve: Tightly roll up each tortilla to encase the fillings. Slice the wraps in half diagonally and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breading spices.
- Use fresh buttermilk for best results; you can substitute with regular milk mixed with a little lemon juice if needed.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to avoid greasy chicken.
- Wraps can be prepared in advance but assemble just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Substitute bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy chicken wrap, bacon ranch wrap, fried chicken wrap, easy lunch recipe, chicken bacon wrap
