Buffalo Chicken Wraps: A Beginner’s Guide to Flavor-Packed, Quick Meals
Flavorful buffalo chicken wrapped in soft tortillas with crisp vegetables and creamy ranch dressing. An easy and satisfying meal for beginners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 wraps 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup Frank’s buffalo wings sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup Ranch dressing
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup carrot, shredded
- ½ medium red onion, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into long, thin strips. Ensure the pieces are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, buffalo sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add the chicken strips and let them marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 24 hours. The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken strips. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. You can use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the Tortillas: While the chicken cooks, lay the tortillas on a plate. You can warm them slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them more pliable and easier to roll.
- Add Fillings: Top the tortillas with lettuce, ranch dressing, shredded carrots, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. Distribute the fillings evenly.
- Add Chicken: Place a few chicken strips down the center of each tortilla.
- Roll Up: Roll up the tortillas tightly like a burrito, tucking in the sides as you roll.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor.
- Warm tortillas for easier rolling.
- Don’t overfill the wraps.
- Adjust spice level to taste.