Description
These Crispy Chicken Wraps feature juicy, tender chicken baked to crunchy perfection, then wrapped with fresh veggies, cheese, and your favorite sauce in a soft tortilla. The chicken is baked, not fried, for a lighter but still flavorful option the whole family will love. Quick, customizable, and irresistibly tasty—perfect for a weekday dinner or satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
For the Wrap:
- 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup cheese
- 4 tbsp sauce of choice
- 4 tortillas/wraps
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Chicken Coating: Preheat your oven to 425ºF. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayo, salt, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth; set aside. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet—this helps make the chicken crispy.
- Toast the Panko Crumbs: In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine the panko and a pinch of seasoning. Toast, stirring often, for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Tenderize the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place the pieces in a gallon zip-top bag and pound to an even 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Set aside.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each piece of chicken into the egg/mayo wash, then dredge both sides in the toasted panko crumbs to coat completely.
- Bake the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165ºF. If using an air fryer, cook at 375ºF for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare the Fillings: While chicken rests for a few minutes after baking, chop the lettuce and tomato, and grate or shred the cheese. Get your sauce of choice ready.
- Assemble the Wraps: Slice the cooked chicken. Place lettuce, tomato, chicken, and cheese into the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with sauce, fold in the ends, and roll up tightly like a burrito.
- (Optional) Crisp the Wraps: For an extra crispy finish, heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high. Place wraps seam-side down and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Mayo helps flavor chicken and aids panko adhesion.
- Crushed saltine crackers or regular breadcrumbs can be substitutes for panko.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165ºF for food safety and juicy texture.
- Pounding the chicken ensures even cooking and tenderness.
- Customize with your favorite sauces—try Spicy Honey Mustard, Lemon Herb Tahini, Ranch, BBQ, or hot sauce!
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 548
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 969mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 142mg