Crispy Chicken Bacon Caesar Wraps (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 large eggs, beaten
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

→ Bacon

10 - 8 slices bacon

→ Vegetables and Greens

11 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

→ Caesar Dressing

12 - 1/3 cup Caesar dressing

→ Wraps

13 - 4 large flour tortillas

→ Optional Additions

14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
16 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set up three separate bowls: place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in the third.
02 - Dredge each chicken thigh in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in seasoned panko, pressing gently to adhere.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken thighs for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake chicken thighs in oven for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and crispy. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
05 - While chicken bakes, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
06 - In a large bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing until well coated.
07 - Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave until pliable.
08 - Lay out each tortilla flat. Arrange a generous amount of Caesar-dressed romaine in the center. Top with sliced crispy chicken, 2 bacon slices, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
09 - Roll up tortillas tightly, folding in sides to secure filling. Slice in half and serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chicken stays ridiculously crispy on the outside while staying juicy inside, no dry bites here.
  • You can prep and fry everything ahead, then assemble fresh whenever hunger strikes.
  • It's fancy enough to impress but casual enough for a Tuesday night dinner.
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting time after frying—those few minutes let the coating set properly so it doesn't fall off when you bite into it.
  • Warm tortillas make all the difference in being able to roll these tightly without them cracking or tearing apart.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan when frying chicken—give each piece space so it browns instead of steaming.
  • Room-temperature ingredients bread and fry better than cold ones straight from the fridge.
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