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Crispy chicken Caesar wrap cut in half with crunchy panko chicken, romaine, and creamy Caesar dressing

Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps with Parmesan

Crispy golden panko-crusted chicken tenders rolled inside toasted warm flour tortillas with crunchy romaine lettuce, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, crushed garlic croutons, and a luscious homemade garlic parmesan Caesar dressing. A viral 20-minute bistro lunch favorite that is 100% halal and wholesome.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Panko Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into tenders
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.5 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil for pan crisping
For the Creamy Caesar Dressing & Filling
  • 1/2 cup quality mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce halal certified
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 4 cups crisp romaine lettuce washed and shredded
  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan ribbons
  • 1/3 cup garlic butter croutons lightly crushed
For Assembling the Wraps
  • 4 large 10 to 12-inch flour tortillas, warmed

Method
 

Step-by-Step Cooking Walkthrough
  1. Set Up Breading Station: Set out three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, add all-purpose flour. In the second bowl, beat eggs with a splash of water. In the third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bread & Crisp Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender lightly in flour, dip into egg wash, then press firmly into the parmesan-panko mixture to coat evenly. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat air fryer to 400°F / 200°C). Cook tenders for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a wire rack and slice into bite-sized strips.
  3. Whisk Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until completely smooth and velvety.
  4. Toss Greens: In a large mixing bowl, toss shredded romaine lettuce, crushed garlic croutons, and shaved parmesan ribbons with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the Caesar dressing until lightly and evenly coated.
  5. Assemble Wraps: Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable. Lay tortillas flat on a clean workstation. Divide the dressed Caesar salad down the center of each tortilla, top generously with warm crispy chicken strips, and drizzle with extra dressing.
  6. Roll & Toast: Fold the sides of each tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom up burrito-style. Place wraps seam-side down in a hot, dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden and toasted.
  7. Slice & Serve: Slice wraps diagonally in half with a sharp chef knife to reveal the layered filling. Serve immediately with extra Caesar dressing, a fresh lemon wedge, and crispy fries or kettle chips!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 34gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 2.8mg

Notes

Chef Secret: Lightly sear the assembled wrap on a hot dry skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side seam-side down. This crisps up the tortilla and keeps the wrap tightly sealed without toothpicks!

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