These easy Buffalo Chicken Wraps come together quickly and will please the whole family! This tasty recipe takes all of 15 minutes to make, and boy is it good!
I want to add that, this is probably my favorite way to eat buffalo chicken. My mom is a huge fan of wings, but they aren’t really my thing. I love the spicy flavor, but I do not like getting messy. It is pretty much impossible to eat wings without a mess! Also, buffalo wings are inherently greasy, which is also not really my thing.
This buffalo chicken wrap recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken, and it is all wrapped up neatly in a tortilla. I get all that delicious buffalo chicken flavor in a much healthier and easier form. Yay!
Another benefit of this easy-to-make meal is that chicken makes a fantastic substitute for red meats. A great source of protein, the meat has been linked to a variety of health benefits like stronger bones and muscles, heart health and weight management, and a good nutrition.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Wraps?
Step 1: First of all, slice chicken breast into several long, thin strips. Then, in a bowl, whisk together salt, olive oil, hot sauce, and other spice that you like. Mix all of that with the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
The chiken breasts may seem to be really spicy when you see the amount of hot sauce in the recipe, but they are actually pretty tame, especially with the dressing and veggies to cool them down. Although, remember that every ingredient should be to your taste. I always guide my readers to follow their tastes and preferences, as there is no recipe for everyone!
Step 2: Cook the chicken strips as you wish. I choose to arrange them into a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and let the meat cook for only 5 minutes.
Step 3: Meanwhile, place tortillas on a plate and spread with a thin layer of bleu cheese or ranch dressing. This step is not mandatory, as you can always serve your tortillas only with your chicken and some veggies. Layer with lettuce, carrots, avocado, and cheese.
Also, do not you think these green tortillas look fun? How does your family feel about spinach wraps? I usually think colorful things will be fun and exciting, but my kids are instantly suspicious and leery of abnormally colored foods (unless icing is involved).
They know vegetables are green, so there must be vegetables involved. I have a much easier time getting them to eat whole wheat bread and tortillas than anything green, orange, or red.
Arrange a few chicken strips down the center of each tortilla. Wrap tightly, like a burrito. Serve up these easy chicken wraps with chips and apple slices for a super-duper quick dinner. Or, if you have time, try serving them with baked battered fries instead!
Have a Wonderful Dinner!
Finally, make sure to leave a comment letting me know how you like the recipe and how did you adjust it to your own taste. You can also share a picture on Instagram and tag me with @wearychef. I love to see what you’re cooking and all your inspiring ideas!
Last but not least, if you are interested in more chicken or turkey recipes, take a look to the next homemade delicacies. The Buffalo Turkey Burgers or the Buffalo Chicken Fajitas are ones of our favorites! Not only they are prepared using white meat, so they are gentle with our health and weight, but they also are tasty and so easy-to-make. These two easy dinner ideas can also be your helping hand when you lack of meal inspiration.
Give them a try and share your experience!
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| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
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- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large tortillas (I used spinach wraps.)
- 1/3 cup Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage or salad greens
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrots
- 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
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- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken, and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes. (You can put in the fridge for up to 24 hours for more flavor.)
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over high heat and spray with cooking spray. Place each tortilla on a plate, and spread dressing evenly over the surface, leaving about an inch around the edges. Sprinkle cabbage, carrots, and cheese over the dressing.
- Use tongs to arrange chicken pieces in your very hot skillet, leaving excess marinade behind. Cook approximately 5 minutes per side, until chicken is cooked through.
- Arrange cooked chicken pieces down the center of each tortilla. Wrap tightly, cut in half, and serve.
If you want more heat, add cayenne to taste to the chicken marinade!
Olivia Brown says
Healthy and delicious recipe. Will try it soon.
John ferris says
Made yesterday, making again for my son. I added a little cumun and siracha ..
Marina says
These wraps are my favourite!!! I make these all the time. I use bagged coleslaw, bacon bits, shredded cheese and chicken strips. Thank you for sharing
Rach's Recipes says
These were a hit with the whole family. Since we love hummus we served it with blue cheese dressing but had an option of chipotle hummus for variety. Thanks for sharing.
Andi Gleeson says
So glad you liked them, Rachel! I just made a hummus and turkey sandwich this week. I bet you’d like that one too. Thank you!
Evie says
Made these for lunch today – yum! Great recipe. I don’t care for ranch dressing, so I made this with a spicy mayo (mayo + siracha). The marinade was the best part, and I will definitely use that combination again. Thanks!
Andi says
Thanks, Evie! I’m so glad you liked it, and the spicy mayo sounds like a tasty substitution.
GiGi says
Husband and I both love these!!! Quick and easy for a night when I’m feeling lazy :). Husband cleared his plate, and asked for 2nds! I will deff keep this recipe saved, and look for other tasty ones to try from your site :)
Andi says
Hi, GiGi! Thank you so much, and I’m sorry for my late response. I’m so happy to hear that you and your husband loved this quick dinner recipe! I hope you found some others to try too. Have a nice weekend!
Rachel says
These look delicious! Can you tell me what brand/type of chicken tenders and hot sauce you recommend?
Andi says
Hi, Rachel! These are just raw chicken tenders, and I probably bought Safeway organic brand. For the hot sauce, I used Frank’s. Hope that helps, and thanks so much for your visit!
Jess says
Made these for dinner and my family really enjoyed them :)
Andi says
I’m so glad to hear it, Jess! Thanks so much taking the time to come back to let me know :)
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mominthewoods says
I made these for dinner tonight and we loved them! It was very simple, delicious, and I like that it fits all the food groups into one meal! Thanks for giving me something new for my recipe rotation. :)
Andi says
I am so happy to hear that you liked the recipe so much! This is the best kind of comment I can get :) Thank you!
Jenny says
These are fabulous! Made them tonight and my hubby and I both loved them – my only regret is that I didn’t double the recipe so we could have them for lunch tomorrow :)
Andi says
I’m so happy you liked the recipe, Jenny! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this sweet comment. It made my night :)