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Hot Honey Chicken Caesar Wraps

These hot honey chicken Caesar wraps are crispy tenders in sticky-sweet spicy glaze, wrapped with crunchy romaine Caesar salad & garlicky parmesan dressing. 30 mins to lunch perfection
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Dry Batter
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp mix dry herbs
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tsp salt
Wet Batter:
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp of the dry batter mix thickens it perfectly
  • 400 g chicken tenders or sliced breasts
Hot Honey Glaze
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1½ tbsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • Pinch salt
Homemade Caesar Salad
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • Baked Croutons: 2 cups bread cubes + 2 tbsp olive oil + salt
Caesar Dressing:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • splash of balsamic vinegar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 1.Prep Double-Batter for Tenders
  2. Mix Dry Batter: Whisk corn starch, flour, paprika, chili flakes, pepper, chili powder, herbs, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Mix Wet Batter: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, pickle juice, and 2 tbsp of the dry mix until thick and smooth.
  4. Double-Batter the Chicken
  5. Pat chicken tenders dry.
  6. First coat: Dredge in dry batter, shake off excess.
  7. First dip: Into wet batter, let excess drip.
  8. Second coat: Back into dry batter, press firmly for thick, crunchy coating.
  9. Second dip: Quick dip in wet batter.
  10. Final coat: Heavy second dry batter layer and press it on!
  11. Place on wire rack, rest 5 mins (crust sets).
  12. Fry to Perfection
  13. Heat ½ inch neutral oil (vegetable/canola) in deep skillet to 175°C (350°F) oil should shimmer but not smoke.
  14. Fry tenders in batches, 3-4 mins per side until deep golden. Don't overcrowd!
  15. Drain on paper towels. Keep oil hot between batches.
  16. Pro move: Test one first, should be crunchy outside, juicy inside (165°F/75°C internal).
  17. Hot Honey Glaze
  18. Slightly warm honey (do not boil or heat) , hot sauce, chili flakes, salt. Toss hot fried tenders until sticky-glossy. Set aside.
  19. Caesar Dressing
  20. Whisk mayo, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar. Stir in parmesan. Toss with romaine + baked croutons.
  21. Assemble Wraps
  22. Warm tortilla. Layer:
  23. Caesar salad base (soggy-prevention)
  24. 2-3 hot honey tenders
  25. Roll tightly, toast on pan for crust and enjoy hot