Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap (Printable)

Crunchy chicken strips and savory bacon combined with fresh veggies and creamy ranch in a warm tortilla.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Coating

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Vegetable oil for frying, about 1/2 inch depth

→ Bacon

11 - 6 strips beef bacon

→ Wrap & Fillings

12 - 4 large flour tortillas
13 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
14 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
15 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Place flour in a shallow dish, buttermilk in a second dish, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish for coating.
03 - Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat vegetable oil to about 1/2 inch in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
05 - In a separate pan over medium heat, cook beef bacon until crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.
06 - Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until pliable.
07 - Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing on each tortilla, then layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.
08 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly to enclose fillings.
09 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Crunchy chicken and savory bacon combination
  • Quick and easy to prepare
02 -
  • Double-coat chicken for extra crispiness
  • Use fresh, pliable tortillas to prevent tearing
03 -
  • Press chicken strips firmly into breadcrumbs for better coating
  • Let fried chicken drains fully on paper towels to remove excess oil
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