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Crispy BBQ Chicken Wraps

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying about 1/4 inch in skillet
For the Wrap Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce smoky and slightly sweet preferred
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato sliced
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim and slice chicken into 1-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Pat chicken dry to ensure better coating adhesion.
Breading and Cooking
  1. Dredge each chicken strip in seasoned flour, shake off excess, dip in egg wash, then press into panko breadcrumbs until well coated.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Fry chicken strips in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
Assembly
  1. Warm tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Lay tortilla flat, spread a spoonful of BBQ sauce down the center.
  3. Layer with crispy chicken strips, shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion.
  4. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce if desired, then fold in edges and roll tightly.
  5. Serve immediately for best texture.