Description
These Buffalo Chicken Wraps deliver the bold, spicy flavors of classic buffalo wings in a lighter, easy-to-make handheld format. Tender strips of marinated chicken breast are cooked to juicy perfection and wrapped in soft flour tortillas with crisp lettuce, tangy ranch dressing, shredded carrots, red onions, and cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Franks buffalo wings sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Wrap Fillings
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup Ranch dressing
- 2 cups romaine lettuce (or iceberg lettuce, chopped)
- ½ cup carrot (shredded)
- ½ of a medium red onion (cut into half moons)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into long, thin strips to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add the chicken strips and toss to coat evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink inside.
- Assemble the Wraps: While the chicken cooks, lay out the flour tortillas on a plate. Evenly distribute the chopped lettuce, drizzle ranch dressing over the top, add shredded carrots, sliced red onions, and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese on each tortilla.
- Roll the Wraps: Place several cooked chicken strips down the center of each tortilla. Roll tightly from one end to the other like a burrito, ensuring the fillings are secured inside.
- Serve: Serve the wraps immediately with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing on the side if desired. Enjoy the delicious, spicy, and crunchy flavors in every bite!
Notes
- For extra spice, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the marinade or drizzle extra buffalo sauce inside the wrap.
- Use romaine lettuce for a crunchier texture or iceberg lettuce for a milder flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute flour tortillas with gluten-free wraps or lettuce leaves.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor but is optional if you’re short on time.
- Leftover wraps can be wrapped tightly in foil and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1651 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
