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Crispy Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps

These Crispy Chicken Caesar Lettuce Wraps are fresh, crunchy, creamy, and packed with golden crispy chicken. They taste like a chicken Caesar wrap but use crisp romaine leaves instead of tortillas for a lighter, easy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 2 lettuce wraps
Course: Dinner, Launch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crispy chicken:
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into thin strips or cutlets
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying
For the lettuce wraps:
  • 8 large romaine lettuce leaves washed and dried
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/3 cup Caesar dressing plus more for drizzling
  • 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits optional
  • 1/3 cup crushed croutons optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and cut it into strips or small cutlets.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with milk.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently so the coating sticks.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Cook the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice into bite-size pieces.
  8. In a bowl, toss chopped romaine with Caesar dressing, lemon juice, parmesan, bacon bits, and crushed croutons.
  9. Arrange whole romaine leaves on a plate.
  10. Spoon the Caesar mixture into each lettuce leaf.
  11. Top with crispy chicken, extra parmesan, black pepper, and a small drizzle of Caesar dressing.
  12. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Dry the lettuce well before assembling so the wraps stay crisp.
  • Do not add too much dressing or the filling may become soggy.
  • Cook the chicken in batches if your skillet is small.
  • For a shortcut, use cooked crispy chicken tenders.
  • Assemble right before serving for the best texture.