Description
A zesty and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe that combines tender, spicy chicken tenders coated in a classic buffalo sauce with fresh chopped romaine, shredded mozzarella, and crunchy carrots, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner, served with creamy ranch dressing for a cool finish.
Ingredients
Buffalo Chicken
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup hot sauce (Frank’s recommended)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Wrap Components
- 4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Buffalo Sauce and Marinate Chicken: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined. Add the chicken tenders to the sauce and toss well to coat evenly. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors, or refrigerate up to 24 hours for deeper marination.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken along with any remaining sauce into the pan. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the chicken beautifully.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and soft, making them easier to fold into wraps later.
- Assemble the Wraps: Evenly distribute the chopped romaine lettuce, shredded mozzarella, shredded carrots, and the cooked buffalo chicken with its sauce onto each tortilla. Drizzle ranch dressing over the filling to add creaminess and balance the heat.
- Wrap and Serve: Fold each tortilla into a wrap, ensuring the filling is enclosed securely. Serve the buffalo chicken wraps warm for the best flavor and texture combination.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh chicken breasts cut into strips if chicken tenders are not available.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spiciness to your preference.
- For an extra crunch, add sliced celery or cucumber inside the wrap.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before assembling.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
