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Crispy chicken Caesar wrap filled with panko chicken, romaine lettuce and Parmesan

Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

This crispy chicken Caesar wrap is made with golden panko-coated chicken, crunchy romaine lettuce and a homemade Caesar sauce, all wrapped up in a tortilla and toasted in a pan until crisp.
45 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caesar salad, crispy chicken, crispy chicken caesar salad wrap
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the crispy chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 100 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt plus extra to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 150 g panko breadcrumbs
  • Rapeseed oil for deep-frying

For the Caesar sauce

  • 8 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • 25 g Parmesan finely grated
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the wraps

  • 4 large tortilla wraps
  • 1 romaine lettuce chopped
  • Extra Parmesan finely grated
  • Extra freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil for toasting the wraps

Instructions

Prepare the chicken

  • Place each chicken breast on a chopping board and butterfly it by slicing horizontally through the middle, keeping your non-dominant hand flat on top of the chicken and using your dominant hand to guide the knife.
  • Cut all the way through to create two thinner pieces of even thickness from each breast.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with a little salt, paprika, garlic powder and black pepper.

Set up the coating station

  • In a shallow dish, mix the plain flour with the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
  • In a second dish, crack in the two eggs and whisk until combined.
  • Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow dish.

Coat the chicken

  • Dip each piece of chicken into the seasoned flour, coating both sides and shaking off any excess.
  • Dip into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Transfer to the panko breadcrumbs, pressing them firmly onto both sides so the chicken is fully coated.

Deep-fry the chicken

  • Heat the rapeseed oil in a deep, heavy-based pan to around 170–175°C.
  • Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Fry for approximately 6–7 minutes, turning if necessary, until golden brown and cooked through. The thickest part should reach 75°C.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or a plate lined with kitchen paper and allow the excess oil to drain.

Make the Caesar sauce

  • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, grated Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Reserve some of the Caesar sauce for spreading inside the wraps before using the rest to dress the lettuce.

Prepare the lettuce

  • Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a bowl.
  • Spoon over enough Caesar sauce to coat the leaves, tossing until evenly combined. Avoid adding all the sauce, as you’ll need some for the wraps.

Assemble the wraps

  • Spread a layer of the reserved Caesar sauce over the centre of each tortilla.
  • Slice the crispy chicken into strips and divide between the wraps.
  • Add the dressed romaine lettuce on top.
  • Finish with extra grated Parmesan and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Fold and toast the wraps

  • Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll it up tightly to enclose the filling.
  • Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Place each wrap seam-side down and toast for a few minutes until golden and crispy.
  • Turn and toast the other sides until the tortilla is crisp and lightly golden.
  • Slice in half and serve immediately while the chicken is crunchy.

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