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Crispy chicken caesar salad wrap sliced in half, showing crunchy chicken, romaine, and Caesar dressing.

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap – Easy 15-Minute Lunch

Crispy chicken wrapped with crunchy romaine, Parmesan, and creamy Caesar dressing in a soft tortilla. A fast, filling lunch that tastes like a restaurant meal — ready in minutes.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crispy Chicken:
  • 2 large chicken breasts or 4 thin cutlets / chicken tenders
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional
  • Breading:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk optional
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs panko or Italian-style
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • For frying:
  • 4 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
  • Caesar Wrap Filling:
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce washed + dried well
  • 1/2 cup Caesar dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup croutons optional but viral: extra crunch!
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes optional
  • Wraps:
  • 4 large tortillas / wraps
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or mozzarella optional

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Large bowl (for salad)
  • Skillet or air fryer (for chicken)
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels (if frying)

Method
 

  1. Step 1 — Prep the chicken: Slice chicken into thin cutlets or strips. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
    Seasoned chicken strips ready to cook for a crispy chicken caesar salad wrap.
  2. Step 2 — Bread the chicken: Set up breading station: flour, eggs, breadcrumbs + Parmesan. Coat chicken: flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
    Breading station with flour, egg wash, and Parmesan breadcrumbs for crispy chicken caesar salad wrap chicken.
  3. Step 3 — Cook until crispy: Pan-fry in hot oil 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (74°C/165°F). Drain on paper towels.
    Pan-frying breaded chicken until golden for a crispy chicken caesar salad wrap.
  4. Step 4 — Make Caesar salad filling: In a large bowl combine chopped romaine, Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and croutons (and tomatoes if using). Toss lightly.
    Caesar salad filling with romaine, dressing, croutons, and Parmesan for a crispy chicken caesar salad wrap.
  5. Step 5 — Assemble wraps: Warm tortillas slightly. Add Caesar salad filling in the center. Slice crispy chicken and add on top. Add extra Parmesan if desired.
    Assembling a crispy chicken caesar salad wrap with Caesar salad and sliced crispy chicken in tortillas.
  6. Step 6 — Wrap + serve: Fold sides in, roll tight. Slice in half and serve immediately (best while chicken is crunchy).
    Crispy chicken caesar salad wrap sliced in half, showing crunchy chicken, romaine, and Caesar dressing.

Notes

  • Secret for crispiness: make sure the romaine is very dry (wet lettuce will make the wrap soggy).
  • For extra crunch, add croutons right before serving.
  • For meal prep, store chicken and salad separately and assemble just before eating.