Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

Featured in: Everyday Cozy Plates

This dish features golden, crispy chicken strips seasoned and coated for extra crunch, paired with savory beef bacon. Fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese add texture and richness inside a soft flour tortilla. Layered with creamy ranch-style dressing, each bite delivers a satisfying mix of crispiness, creaminess, and savory notes. Perfect for a medium-difficulty lunch, this wrap balances flavors and textures in about 50 minutes, including preparation and cooking time. Variations allow for veggie additions or cheese swaps to customize the wrap.

Updated on Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:46:50 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!

This recipe quickly became a favorite for lunch because of its satisfying textures and flavors. I often make it for family gatherings, and everyone loves it!

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

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Instructions

Step 1:
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 2:
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pour the buttermilk into a second dish. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
Step 3:
Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4:
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 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Step 5:
In a separate pan, cook the beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.
Step 6:
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 20 seconds.
Step 7:
Spread 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing on each tortilla. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, fried chicken strips, and crumbled bacon.
Step 8:
Fold in the sides, then roll each tortilla tightly to form a wrap.
Step 9:
Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.
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This wrap brings my family together at lunch time, creating moments filled with laughter and delicious bites.

Customization Tips

Add your favorite veggies such as sliced avocado or red onions, or swap cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack for a different flavor.

Spicy Variation

Introduce a dash of hot sauce to the ranch dressing for an added spicy kick that complements the savory bacon and crunchy chicken.

Storage Suggestions

Wrap leftovers tightly in foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture preservation.

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Close-up of a delicious crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap, showcasing layers of texture and satisfying flavors. | velvetthyme.com

Enjoy your homemade crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap with confidence and a smile!

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Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

Crunchy chicken strips with savory bacon and fresh veggies wrapped in a warm tortilla, bursting with flavor.

Prep time
20 min
Time for cooking
30 min
Total process time
50 min
Created by Velvet Thyme Eleanor Hayes

Recipe category Everyday Cozy Plates

Skill level Medium

Cuisine type American

Yield amount 4 Number of servings

Dietary details None specified

List of ingredients

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, approximately 1/2 inch for frying

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

How to make it

Step 01

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

Step 02

Set Up Breading Stations: Place flour in one shallow dish, buttermilk in a second, and panko breadcrumbs in a third.

Step 03

Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in flour, dip into buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 04

Fry Chicken: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large skillet to a depth of approximately 1/2 inch. Fry chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. 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 in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until pliable.

Step 07

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

Step 08

Form Wraps: Fold sides of each tortilla inward, then roll tightly from one end to form a wrap.

Step 09

Slice and Serve: Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately.

Essential tools

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

Allergy warnings

Be sure to carefully review every ingredient for allergens and seek expert advice as needed.
  • 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 (beef bacon, chicken).
  • Check labels carefully for allergens if sensitivities exist.

Nutrition details per serving

Details here are meant for guidance. Please contact health professionals for medical advice.
  • Calorie count: 600
  • Fat content: 32 g
  • Carbohydrate: 45 g
  • Protein amount: 35 g

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