Crispy Chicken Caesar Wraps: Salad That Fights Back

Salad is great. Salad you can eat with your hands? Genius.

Crispy chicken. Creamy Caesar dressing. Shaved Parmesan. Crunchy romaine. All wrapped in a tortilla. 15 minutes. Lunch just got an upgrade.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 4 crispy chicken tenders (frozen or homemade, cooked crispy)
  • ½ cup Caesar dressing (plus extra)
  • ½ cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup croutons, crushed (optional, for crunch)
  • Black pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Chicken

  1. Cook chicken tenders according to package instructions until crispy.
  2. Slice into bite-sized strips.

Step 2: Toss the Caesar Salad

  1. In a bowl, toss romaine with Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and crushed croutons.

Step 3: Warm the Tortillas

  1. Microwave tortillas for 10-15 seconds until pliable.

Step 4: Assemble Wraps

  1. Spread a thin layer of Caesar dressing on each tortilla.
  2. Layer crispy chicken strips down the center.
  3. Pile Caesar salad on top. Add black pepper.

Step 5: Roll and Serve

  1. Fold in sides. Roll from bottom up, keeping it tight.
  2. Cut in half on a diagonal. Serve immediately.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 wraps

Difficulty: Easy

Storage Notes

Best Fresh:

Assemble right before eating. Soggy lettuce = sad wrap.

Meal Prep Style:

Store components separately for 3 days. Assemble when hungry.

Pro Tip:

Toast the tortilla in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side. Holds up better. Worth it.

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