Description
A crispy and flavorful Chicken Caesar Wrap that combines tender breaded chicken cutlets with fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, parmesan cheese, and creamy Caesar dressing, all wrapped in a soft burrito wrap for a delicious handheld meal.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 2 large chicken breasts (~1.5lbs)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup neutral oil (vegetable, smooth olive oil, or avocado oil), plus more as needed
Salad and Wrap
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped small
- 1 cup croutons
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (or more grated parmesan)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 4 extra large burrito wraps
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half widthwise, cutting all the way through, effectively butterflying and splitting into 4 pieces. Pound each piece to about 1/4 inch thickness using a meat pounder or rolling pin to ensure even cooking.
- Set up breading station: Arrange three wide bowls. In the first, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In the second, whisk the eggs. In the third, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated parmesan cheese.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken piece evenly with the flour mixture on all sides. Dip into the egg wash next, ensuring full coverage. Finally, coat thoroughly with the panko and parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere well on both sides. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. When the oil is hot, fry the chicken breasts two at a time for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Toss until well mixed.
- Combine chicken and salad: Slice the fried chicken cutlets into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the wraps: Lay out an extra-large burrito wrap, spoon a portion of the chicken Caesar salad mixture onto each wrap, then wrap tightly. Cut wraps in half diagonally and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken evenly helps it cook faster and ensures a tender texture.
- Using panko breadcrumbs with parmesan adds a crisp texture and cheesy flavor to the chicken coating.
- You can substitute the Caesar dressing with a homemade version if preferred.
- For extra crispiness, avoid overcrowding the pan when frying the chicken.
- These wraps are best served fresh but can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
