Description
There’s something deeply satisfying about a handheld meal that hits all the right notes—crispy, creamy, savory, and fresh, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla. This homemade Crispy Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap delivers everything you love about the fast-food classic with the satisfaction of creating it yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vegetable or avocado oil, for frying
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken strips dry with paper towels. In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour (mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper), beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken strip first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Cook to Crispy Perfection: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken strips for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble the Wraps: Warm the tortillas slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds. Spread about 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing down the center of each tortilla. Place 2-3 crispy chicken strips on top of the dressing. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded cheese.
- Wrap It Up: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a secure wrap.
Notes
Smart Substitutions: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs with corn tortillas. Swap ranch for a lighter yogurt-based dressing or spicy chipotle ranch. Use air-fried chicken strips to cut down on oil. Prefer a different cheese? Monterey Jack or pepper jack work wonderfully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg