Description
A delicious Crispy Chicken Twister Wrap featuring tender, golden-fried chicken strips coated in a flavorful spice blend and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Wrapped in soft flour tortillas with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, and optional cheddar cheese, all layered with a tangy honey mustard mayo sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chicken
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Wraps and Toppings
- 4 large flour tortillas (or your preferred wrap)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into thin, even strips or leave whole if preferred for larger pieces.
- Make the Flour Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece into beaten egg, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Add the Crunch: Coat the floured chicken pieces evenly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken pieces 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Lay Tortillas: Place flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- Spread Sauce: Generously spread the prepared sauce in the center of each tortilla.
- Add Veggies: Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, cucumber slices, red onion, and cheddar cheese if using on top of the sauce.
- Top with Chicken: Place the crispy chicken pieces over the layered vegetables.
- Wrap It Up: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
- Optional Toasting: Toast the wraps in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side to enhance crispiness.
- Serve: Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts for lean protein; chicken thighs can be substituted for juicier results.
- Cayenne pepper is optional; omit or adjust to taste for spiciness.
- To keep wraps warm and crispy, toast them briefly after rolling.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Wraps can be customized with any preferred vegetables or cheese varieties.
