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Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe Easy Homemade Wrap with Parmesan Crisps

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A quick and easy chicken Caesar wrap featuring juicy chicken, crispy Parmesan crisps, fresh romaine lettuce, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing, perfect for lunches or no-fuss dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g), trimmed and pounded to even thickness
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 100 g)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas or wraps (10-inch / 25 cm diameter; whole wheat or gluten-free alternatives work well too)
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Optional: sliced cherry tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spoon out 12 small mounds of grated Parmesan cheese—each about 1 tablespoon (15 g). Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon, spacing them at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until golden and bubbling. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan; they will crisp up as they cool.
  2. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, stir in a tablespoon of water or Greek yogurt to thin dressing.
  4. Lay tortillas flat. Spread about 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing evenly over each wrap, leaving a small border around edges. Layer chopped romaine lettuce, sliced chicken, and a few Parmesan crisps on each. Add optional tomato or avocado slices.
  5. Fold sides of tortilla toward center, then roll tightly from one end to the other, ensuring fillings are snug. Secure with toothpick if needed.
  6. Cut each wrap in half diagonally and serve immediately for maximum crispness or wrap tightly in foil/parchment for on-the-go.

Notes

[‘Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for best crisping results.’, ‘Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken to get a nice sear.’, ‘Let chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy.’, ‘Warm tortillas slightly before assembling to prevent tearing.’, ‘Store Parmesan crisps separately to keep them crunchy.’, ‘For lighter dressing, substitute mayo with Greek yogurt.’, ‘For gluten-free wraps, use corn tortillas or specialty gluten-free wraps.’, ‘To avoid sogginess, add dressing just before serving.’]

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