Description
A quick and delicious lunch solution featuring crispy breaded chicken, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh lettuce wrapped in a soft tortilla with a spicy mayo kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or tenderloins
- 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch (for dredging)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 6–8 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 head Romaine or Iceberg lettuce, chopped and dried
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or chipotle powder
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Paprika for seasoning
- Garlic powder for breading
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour/salt/pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko/garlic powder.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels and rest for 2 minutes.
- In the same pan, cook bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and break into pieces.
- Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce or chipotle powder to create the club sauce.
- Warm tortillas in microwave or dry pan to make them pliable.
- Spread sauce on tortilla. Layer lettuce first (to prevent sogginess), then chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon.
- Roll tightly from the bottom up, tucking in sides. Slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken dry before breading to ensure crispiness. Keep oil temperature consistent to avoid greasy results. Let chicken rest after frying to retain juices. Place lettuce as a barrier between the tortilla and wet ingredients to prevent sogginess. For a gluten-free option, use GF tortillas and almond flour/GF breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
Keywords: crispy chicken club wrap, easy lunch, meal prep, chicken wrap, club sandwich wrap, quick lunch ideas