Buffalo Chicken Wraps – Spicy, Tangy & Perfectly Wrapped for a Hearty Lunch
These Buffalo Chicken Wraps are spicy, tangy, and wrapped in creamy, crunchy goodness. Packed with buffalo chicken, crisp lettuce, and cool blue cheese dressing, they’re perfect for fast lunches, party spreads, or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- ⅓ cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- Optional: sliced red onions diced celery, or avocado
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear or grill over medium-high heat until fully cooked, 5–6 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing or shredding.
- Toss with Buffalo Sauce:Melt butter, stir in buffalo sauce, and toss with the chicken until well coated.
- Assemble:Warm tortillas slightly. Add a swipe of blue cheese dressing, shredded lettuce, and the buffalo chicken. Layer in extras like red onions or avocado if using.
- Wrap & Serve:Fold and roll tightly. Slice in half and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Secret Tips for Buffalo Chicken Wraps
1. Use a butter-buffalo blend for deeper flavor: Instead of just tossing the chicken in straight buffalo sauce, melt butter and mix it with your hot sauce (about a 2:1 ratio). The butter mellows out the heat and helps coat the chicken more evenly. 2. Add garlic powder to the sauce: A small pinch of garlic powder mixed into the buffalo sauce adds an extra savory note that enhances the whole wrap. 3. Char the tortillas slightly before wrapping.Lightly toasting the tortillas on a skillet or grill pan adds smoky flavor and keeps the wrap from getting soggy too fast. 4. Rest the buffalo chicken before assembling.
Letting the chicken cool just a few minutes helps it soak up more sauce and prevents the wrap from becoming watery. 5. Layer blue cheese on both sides of the filling.
Just like in a Cuban sandwich, placing a bit of blue cheese dressing above and below the filling acts as a “flavor glue” and helps hold the wrap together better. 6. Add thin-sliced pickles or cucumbers for crunch.
Pickles or fresh cucumber slices add acidity and crunch—perfect for balancing the richness of the buffalo sauce and dressing. 7. Wrap in parchment paper to hold shape.
Rolling your wrap in parchment (like a burrito) before slicing not only keeps it together but also makes it easier to transport for lunchboxes or picnics. 8. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a fast fix.
Pressed for time? Shred store-bought rotisserie chicken and toss it in warm buffalo sauce + melted butter. Tastes just as good!