Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Wraps with Ranch Slaw

Serves 4 · 25 min prep · 20 min cook

Ingredients

• 1.25 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cups neutral oil for frying
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1–2 tsp chili crisp or crushed red pepper
• 3 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles

Instructions

1. 1Pat the chicken thighs dry and cut each into 2–3 even strips so they fit easily in a wrap. Whisk buttermilk with hot sauce in a bowl, add chicken, and marinate 15 minutes at room temperature (or up to overnight in the fridge).
2. 2In a shallow dish combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Lift chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip, then dredge thoroughly in the flour mix, pressing so it adheres. Set coated pieces on a wire rack for 5 minutes so the crust sets.
3. 3Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (flour should sizzle immediately). Fry chicken in batches without crowding, 3–4 minutes per side, until deep golden and the internal temperature hits 165°F. Drain on a clean rack.
4. 4While chicken fries, warm honey in a small saucepan or microwave-safe cup until fluid, then stir in chili crisp. Brush or drizzle the hot honey generously over the hot fried chicken so it soaks into the crust.
5. 5In a mixing bowl toss shredded cabbage and carrots with ranch and lime juice until evenly coated and lightly creamy. Taste and add salt if needed.
6. 6Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet 20–30 seconds per side until pliable, or wrap the stack in a damp towel and microwave 30 seconds.
7. 7Lay each tortilla flat, pile a generous handful of ranch slaw down the center, top with 2–hot honey chicken and a few pickle slices.
8. 8Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom into a burrito-style wrap. Slice in half on a diagonal if desired and serve immediately while the chicken is still crisp.
9. 9For meal prep, keep chicken, slaw, and tortillas separate and assemble just before eating so the wrap stays from getting soggy.