Buttermilk Chicken Wrap Recipe
Candied brown sugar bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and pickles wrapped with crispy buttermilk chicken.
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Ingredients
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For the Buttermilk Chicken
For the Candied Brown Sugar Bacon
For the Wrap
Method
Preparing the Buttermilk Chicken
- 1
Make the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 3
Dredge the Chicken
In a separate bowl, place the all-purpose flour. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dredge each piece in the flour until coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the chicken and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Preparing the Candied Brown Sugar Bacon
- 6
Prepare the Baking Sheet
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Make the Glaze
In a bowl, combine the brown sugar and maple syrup to create a glaze.
- 8
Glaze the Bacon
Lay the bacon strips on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with the glaze on both sides.
- 9
Bake the Bacon
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and caramelized.
- 10
Cool and Chop the Bacon
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before chopping into pieces.
Assembling the Wrap
- 11
Prepare the Tortilla
Lay a large tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- 12
Spread the Mayo
Spread about 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise evenly over the tortilla.
- 13
Add Lettuce
Place a handful of leafy lettuce in the center of the tortilla.
- 14
Add Tomato and Pickles
Add slices of tomato and pickles on top of the lettuce.
- 15
Add Chicken
Place the fried buttermilk chicken on top of the veggies.
- 16
Add Candied Bacon
Sprinkle the chopped candied bacon over the chicken.
- 17
Roll the Wrap
Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla inward and then roll it tightly from the bottom up to form a wrap.
- 18
Serve the Wrap
Slice the wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately.
