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Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps

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These crispy chicken Caesar wraps combine golden, crunchy chicken with cool, creamy Caesar dressing and crisp romaine lettuce, perfect for a portable, mess-free beach day lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), thinly sliced or pounded flat
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (canola or sunflower oil)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (light mayo optional)
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch / 25 cm; whole wheat or gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin, even strips about ½ inch thick. Pound if needed to even thickness. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Dip each chicken strip into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat about ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Fry chicken strips in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. (Cooking time: 10-12 minutes)
  6. While chicken fries, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, anchovy paste, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to make Caesar dressing.
  7. Chop romaine lettuce and halve cherry tomatoes; keep chilled.
  8. Lay out tortillas, spread a generous spoonful of Caesar dressing on each, then layer romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and crispy chicken strips. Garnish with cracked black pepper.
  9. Fold one side over the filling, tuck in sides, and roll tightly to form wraps. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  10. Serve immediately or pack tightly in parchment paper or foil for later.

Notes

For extra crispiness, avoid adding too much dressing inside the wrap; serve extra on the side. Maintain medium heat when frying to avoid burning or undercooking. Let coated chicken rest before frying to help crust adhere better. Baking option: bake coated chicken on wire rack at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

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