Buffalo Chicken Wraps

Name: Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, divided; 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size); 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 tomato, diced; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

Instructions

Season the chicken strips with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal).
Reduce heat to low, add 1/3 cup of the buffalo sauce to the skillet, and toss the chicken to coat evenly. Remove from heat.
Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Spread a spoonful of ranch or blue cheese dressing down the center of each.
Layer with lettuce, buffalo chicken, cheese, tomato and celery. Drizzle with the remaining buffalo sauce.
Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a wrap. Slice in half and serve immediately.

How to tell it's done

The chicken strips should be opaque all the way through, with no pink in the center of the thickest strip, and read 165°F (74°C). Thin strips cook quickly, so check at the 5-minute mark. Once you add the sauce, toss for just 30-60 seconds to coat. Cooking it longer makes the sauce sticky and can scorch it.

Tips for success

Warming the tortillas for 15-20 seconds makes them far less likely to crack when rolled.
Shred leftover rotisserie chicken and toss it in warm buffalo sauce for an even faster version.
Wrap tightly in foil or parchment if packing for lunch — it holds together much better.
Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing for a more classic wing-night flavor.

Ingredient notes & swaps

Buffalo sauce: Frank's RedHot Wings sauce is the classic. You can make your own by melting 2 tbsp butter into 1/3 cup cayenne pepper sauce.
Tortillas: burrito-size (10-inch or larger) tortillas are much easier to roll without tearing. Spinach or whole wheat tortillas work the same way.
Cheese: crumbled blue cheese in place of cheddar gives the most wing-like flavor.
Chicken: chicken tenders can go straight into the pan without slicing. Leftover rotisserie chicken works too. Just warm it through in the sauce.

Storage & reheating

Wrapped and assembled, these are best eaten within a few hours. Lettuce and tomato make the tortilla soggy by the next day. Store the cooked buffalo chicken on its own in the fridge for up to 4 days, and reheat it in a skillet or microwave before building fresh wraps.

Make ahead & freezing

Cook the chicken, then prep the lettuce, tomato and celery ahead and keep them in separate containers. Assemble each wrap just before eating. For packed lunches, put the dressing on a lettuce leaf instead of directly on the tortilla to keep it from getting wet. The cooked buffalo chicken freezes for up to 3 months.

What to serve with it

Celery and carrot sticks with extra dressing, sweet potato fries, or a bag of kettle chips keep it casual. For something lighter, serve it with a simple coleslaw or fruit salad.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make buffalo chicken wraps ahead of time?

You can cook the buffalo chicken up to 3 days ahead and store separately; assemble the wraps fresh so the tortilla doesn't get soggy.

How do I make this less spicy?

Mix the buffalo sauce with a little extra ranch dressing or melted butter to mellow the heat while keeping the flavor.

Can I use a low-carb wrap?

Yes, any large low-carb or whole wheat tortilla works well as a swap without changing the method.

What sides pair well with buffalo chicken wraps?

Celery sticks with ranch, a simple side salad, or baked sweet potato fries all pair nicely.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories	436
Protein	32g
Carbs	30g
Fat	20g
Sodium	980mg
Sugar	3g

Nutrition values are estimates calculated from the ingredient list and will vary with the exact brands and portion sizes you use.

Written by

Armin

Armin runs Daily Chicken Meals and writes every recipe on the site. He's working through the whole collection in his own kitchen, adding his own photos and notes to each recipe as he cooks it. More about how recipes here are written.

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