Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

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This wrap features golden fried chicken strips seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and paprika, paired with crispy beef bacon. Fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheddar, and a creamy ranch spread come together wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal for a quick, satisfying lunch, it brings crunch, savory notes, and creamy richness in every bite. Use fresh tortillas and opt for double coating the chicken for extra crispiness.

Updated on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:36:00 GMT
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Experience the crunchy goodness of crispy chicken strips paired with savory bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Its a flavor explosion in every bite!

I have enjoyed making these wraps for family lunches. Theyre always a hit and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

  • Chicken & Coating: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, Vegetable oil for frying
  • Bacon: 6 strips beef bacon
  • Wrap & Fillings: 4 large flour tortillas, 1 cup shredded lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Slice and season:
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Prepare coating stations:
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pour the buttermilk into a second dish. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
Coat chicken:
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Fry chicken:
Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Cook bacon:
In a separate pan, cook the beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.
Warm tortillas:
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds.
Assemble wraps:
Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing on each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.
Fold and roll:
Fold in the sides, then roll each tortilla tightly to form a wrap.
Slice and serve:
Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.
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This wrap recipe always brings smiles at our family gatherings and is quick enough for busy weeknights.

Customization Ideas

Customize with your favorite veggies such as sliced avocado or red onions or swap cheddar for Monterey Jack cheese.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a complete lunch or dinner.

Storage Tips

Wrap leftover ingredients separately and reassemble just before eating to maintain crispiness.

A delicious, close-up view of a perfectly assembled crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap, cut in half. Pin
A delicious, close-up view of a perfectly assembled crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap, cut in half. | forkandbloom.com

This crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap is a guaranteed crowd pleaser perfect for any occasion.

Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

Crunchy chicken, smoky bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch in a warm tortilla for a flavorful lunch or snack.

Prep duration
20 min
Cooking duration
30 min
Complete duration
50 min


Skill level Medium

Origin American

Yield 4 Portions

Dietary specifications None specified

Components

Chicken & Coating

01 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 1 cup buttermilk
04 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
05 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 1 teaspoon paprika
08 1 teaspoon salt
09 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 Vegetable oil for frying, approx. 1/2 inch deep

Bacon

01 6 strips beef bacon

Wrap & Fillings

01 4 large flour tortillas
02 1 cup shredded lettuce
03 1 cup diced tomatoes
04 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 1/4 cup ranch dressing

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Chicken Strips: Slice chicken breasts into thin strips and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 02

Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange flour in a shallow dish, buttermilk in a second dish, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish, preparing for dredging.

Step 03

Bread Chicken Strips: Coat each chicken strip by dredging first in flour, then dipping in buttermilk, and finally pressing into panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.

Step 04

Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil to about 1/2 inch depth in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked; drain on paper towels.

Step 05

Cook Bacon: In a separate pan over medium heat, cook beef bacon until crispy. Drain excess fat and crumble into pieces.

Step 06

Warm Tortillas: Heat flour tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds to increase pliability.

Step 07

Assemble Wraps: Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing on each tortilla. Layer with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.

Step 08

Form Wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling fully.

Step 09

Serve: Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately while warm.

Necessary tools

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Shallow dishes for breading
  • Paper towels
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Frying pan

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult healthcare professionals if you're uncertain about anything.
  • Contains wheat (flour, tortillas, breadcrumbs), milk (buttermilk, cheese, ranch dressing), egg (possible in ranch dressing or breadcrumbs), soy (possible in ranch dressing or tortillas), and mustard (possible in ranch dressing).
  • Contains meat from beef bacon and chicken.

Nutritional information (per portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Calories: 600
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Protein: 35 g