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buffalo chicken wrap recipe

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 20 minutes
With spicy buffalo chicken and crisp veggies! So tangy, so easy. A bold flavor in every bite!
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Ingredients
  

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken , shredded (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce (Frank's RedHot is traditional, but any brand works)
  • 1 tablespoon butter , melted
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

For the Wraps:

  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • ½ cup blue cheese or ranch dressing
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce , chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
  • ½ cup celery , thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion , thinly sliced
  • ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Buffalo Chicken
    In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, melted butter, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm, stirring halfway through. The sauce should slightly thicken and cling to the chicken.
    Pro tip: For deeper flavor, let the chicken marinate in the buffalo sauce mixture for 30 minutes before heating, which increases flavor absorption by up to 40% according to culinary testing.
    Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the celery and red onion. Having all vegetables prepared before assembly ensures a smooth process and prevents your tortillas from becoming soggy while you're still prepping ingredients.
    Chef's insight: Soak the sliced red onions in ice water for 5 minutes, then drain thoroughly. This simple step reduces their sharpness while maintaining their crisp texture, creating a more balanced flavor profile.
    Step 3: Assemble the Wraps
    Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of blue cheese or ranch dressing in the center of each tortilla, leaving a 1-inch border. Distribute the buffalo chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas. Top each with lettuce, tomatoes, celery, red onion, and blue cheese crumbles if using.
    Assembly trick: Place the ingredients in the lower third of the tortilla rather than the center. This positioning makes the wrapping process easier and creates a more secure wrap that won't fall apart when eaten.
    Step 4: Wrap and Serve
    To wrap, fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll from the bottom up, tucking in the sides as you roll to create a secure wrap. If desired, cut each wrap in half diagonally for easier eating. For a more secure wrap, you can briefly warm the tortillas for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to make them more pliable.
    Serving enhancement: For an Instagram-worthy presentation, secure each wrap with a decorative toothpick and serve with extra buffalo sauce and dressing on the side for dipping.
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