Crispy Chicken Bacon Caesar Wraps (Printable)

Golden fried chicken and crispy bacon with Caesar-dressed romaine in warm tortillas.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Bacon

09 - 8 strips smoked bacon

→ Caesar Salad

10 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
12 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Assembly

14 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
15 - Caesar dressing for drizzling, optional
16 - Grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling, optional

# How to Make:

01 - Place boneless, skinless chicken thighs in buttermilk and marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight for enhanced tenderness.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat 0.5 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
04 - Dredge each marinated chicken thigh in the seasoned flour mixture, shake off excess, and carefully place in hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - In a separate skillet, cook bacon strips over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain and cool slightly.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, toss chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 20-30 seconds until pliable and soft.
08 - Cut cooled crispy chicken thighs into strips approximately 0.5 inch wide using a sharp knife on a cutting board.
09 - On each warm tortilla, layer Caesar-dressed romaine, sliced crispy chicken strips, and 2 bacon strips. Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
10 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll up tightly. Slice in half diagonally and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy inside while the coating shatters between your teeth like you're eating something you shouldn't.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, which means you can actually enjoy your dinner instead of spending your evening cleaning up.
  • It tastes indulgent and restaurant-quality but requires zero fancy technique or intimidating steps.
02 -
  • If your oil isn't hot enough, the chicken will absorb it like a sponge instead of crisping up—test with a tiny piece of flour first if you're unsure.
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas; a cold, stiff tortilla will tear apart mid-wrap and make you regret skipping this thirty-second step.
  • The Caesar dressing is what makes this special, so use something you actually enjoy tasting rather than whatever was cheapest at the store.
03 -
  • If you're frying chicken for a crowd, keep the finished pieces warm in a low oven while you work through the rest so everything comes together still warm.
  • Make your own Caesar dressing if you want to taste the difference—it takes five minutes and tastes like something a restaurant would charge you fifteen dollars for.
  • Slice the wraps in half at a slight angle and stand them up on a plate; they look intentional and beautiful rather than like lunch you wrapped in plastic wrap.
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