Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

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Enjoy a delightful combination of golden, crunchy chicken strips seasoned with garlic, paprika, and spices. Paired with smoky beef bacon, fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sharp cheddar, all brought together with a creamy ranch spread. Wrapped seamlessly in warm flour tortillas, this dish blends textures and flavors for a satisfying lunch or meal. It’s perfect for those seeking a flavorful, easy-to-make handheld dish that balances crispiness with fresh ingredients.

Updated on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:28:00 GMT
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Golden-brown Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, filled with bacon and cheese, awaits a delicious bite. | grillandbites.com

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 wrap quickly became a family favorite at our house for lunch and easy dinners.

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

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&ndash7 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&ndash20 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.
A close-up of a perfectly wrapped Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, showcasing layers and fresh ingredients. Pin
A close-up of a perfectly wrapped Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, showcasing layers and fresh ingredients. | grillandbites.com

Preparing this wrap always brings the family together around the table for a quick and tasty meal.

Required Tools

Large skillet, tongs, shallow dishes for breading, paper towels, knife and cutting board, frying pan

Allergen Information

Contains wheat (flour, tortillas, breadcrumbs), milk (buttermilk, cheese, ranch dressing), egg (possible in ranch or breadcrumbs), soy (possible in ranch or tortillas), and mustard (possible in ranch). Contains meat from beef bacon and chicken. Always check labels if you have food allergies.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: 600 calories, 32 g total fat, 45 g carbohydrates, 35 g protein.

Freshly made Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps, cut in half, showcasing crispy chicken and savory bacon. Pin
Freshly made Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wraps, cut in half, showcasing crispy chicken and savory bacon. | grillandbites.com

This crispy chicken bacon ranch wrap is perfect for quick lunches or satisfying dinners any day of the week.

Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap

Crunchy chicken, smoky bacon, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.

Prep duration
20 min
Cook duration
30 min
Overall duration
50 min


Skill level Medium

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Dietary requirements None specified

Components

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 depth 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

Directions

Phase 01

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

Phase 02

Set up Breading Stations: Place flour in a shallow dish, buttermilk in a separate dish, and panko breadcrumbs in a third dish for coating.

Phase 03

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

Phase 04

Fry Chicken Strips: Heat vegetable oil about 1/2 inch deep in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Phase 05

Cook Beef Bacon: In a separate pan, cook beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain and crumble into pieces.

Phase 06

Warm Tortillas: Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds until pliable.

Phase 07

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

Phase 08

Roll Wraps: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.

Phase 09

Serve: Slice wraps in half and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

Tools needed

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

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult healthcare providers if you're uncertain about any components.
  • Contains wheat (flour, tortillas, breadcrumbs)
  • Contains milk (buttermilk, cheese, ranch dressing)
  • Possible presence of egg and soy (in ranch dressing or breadcrumbs)
  • Possible mustard allergen in ranch dressing
  • Contains meat (beef bacon, chicken)

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 600
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Protein: 35 g