Honey Buffalo Chicken Wraps are A honey buffalo twist on wraps that pack a punch of flavor and convenience. Tender chicken with sweet honey and hot buffalo sauce in soft tortillas — these wraps have it all. They are perfect for a quick lunch, an easy dinner or to prep your lunches and dinners for the week. They have a bit of spice and can be adjusted to taste, which will suit those who enjoy great flavor in their meal.
Ingredients:
2 deboned, skinless chicken breast
(otherwise 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, for quicker prep)
1/2 cup buffalo sauce
(store-bought or homemade)
2 tablespoons honey
(adjust for sweetness)
4 large tortillas
(whole wheat or wrap of your choosing)
1/2 cup of buttermilk ranch or blue cheese dressing
(optional, for tactical cooling)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
(or your favorite cheese)
1 cup shredded lettuce
(or mixed greens)
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
(for crunch and freshness)
1/4 cup sliced red onions
(for tangy flavor)
1 tablespoon olive oil
(for cooking chicken)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken
DIRECTIONS Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper, 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Unwrap the chicken and allow it to cool slightly before pulling it apart with two forks, or slicing it into strips.
Mix the Buffalo Sauce
So then in a large Buffalo Chicken Wraps bowl the buffalo sauce and honey. Taste and adjust for sweetness or spiciness.
Add the shredded or diced chicken to these cups and roll them entirely in honey buffalo blend.
Assemble the Wraps
On a clean surface spread each tortilla.
Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of ranch or blue cheese dressing in the center of each tortilla.
Evenly layer the buffalo chicken mixture on top of the dressing.
Add some shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, cucumbers, and a slice of red onion to make it fresh and crunchy.
Wrap it Up
Overlap the sides of the tortilla to meet in the Middle. Roll from bottom up tightly, making sure that all filling is tucked inside as securely as possible.
Serve or Store
Serve it hot for the best taste! If you need to prepare them earlier, twist the completed tortillas in foil or plastic cover and place them inside your fridge for a maximum of Three days.
Variations:
Eat grilled chicken (almost boiled, so more dry) instead of pan-fried for a healthier option.
Spicy Honey Mustard: Replace the ranch or blue cheese dressing with a spicy honey mustard for an added kick.
Vegetarian Option: Swap the chicken for crispy buffalo cauliflower or chickpeas to make this wrap meat-free.
Why You Should Love Honey Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Sweet/Savory Balance:The honey brings some needed sweetness to the spicy buffalo and helps pull all the flavors together.
Versatile:Simply adapt the amount of heat by adding extra or less fiery buffalo sauce, and chuck in your best-loved vegetables for even more crunch.
Meal prep approved: These wraps are kept in the refrigerator very well — which is perfect if you are planning to make lunches/dinners ahead of time.
Healthy:With the chicken’s lean protein and the fiber from a slew of fresh veggies, this wrap will not only fill you up but it is healthy for you.
Serving Suggestions:
Served with sweet potato fries on the side makes for a full meal.
Serve it over a refreshing cucumber salad or coleslaw to mellow out the heat.
If you want a bit of extra heat, sprinkle more buffalo sauce before wrapping.
Nutrition Serving Size: 1 wrap
Calories: 380
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 30g
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Cooking Tips:
DO AHEAD: You can cook the chicken and toss it in honey buffalo sauce beforehand if you’d like. Then assemble wraps as needed and store everything in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
The Wraps: This is best at eating fresh so to avoid soggily, just separately pack everything and when you are ready for lunch take out all ingredients and then wrap.
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a quick and easy meal or snack Incorporating flavor from sweet to spicy that will be sure to satisfy! Great for those busy days or when you want to whip up an easy fancy dinner and can be made to suit your tastes, so great for meal prep.
Mix in your favorite ingredients for a little creativity tiger roll these bad boys, and serve hot with some honey buffalo on top of it all!
