Crispy Chicken Bacon Wrap (Printable)

Golden-seared chicken meets crispy bacon, avocado, and tangy sauce in a toasted tortilla for a bold handheld meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium breasts)
02 - 8 strips bacon

→ Seasonings

03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Cooking Base

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Wraps and Cheese

08 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Sauce

10 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
11 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
12 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
13 - 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Vegetables

14 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
15 - 1 medium tomato, diced
16 - 0.5 avocado, sliced

# How-To Steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Rub spice blend evenly over both sides of chicken breasts.
02 - Place bacon strips in a cold skillet and turn heat to medium. Cook until just starting to brown but still pliable, approximately 4 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve bacon fat in the skillet.
03 - Add olive oil to the bacon fat in the skillet and heat over medium-high. When oil shimmers, add chicken breasts. Sear on the first side until golden brown, about 4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 6 to 8 additional minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
05 - Heat a clean, dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla 15 to 20 seconds per side until pliable. Stack and wrap in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
06 - Lay one tortilla flat. Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of sauce down the center. Slice one chicken breast into thin strips and place over the sauce. Top with two bacon strips (break in half if needed), 0.25 cup shredded cheese, a handful of shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and a few avocado slices.
07 - Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from bottom to top. Return wrap to the skillet seam side down over medium heat. Press lightly with a spatula and cook until golden and crisp, approximately 2 minutes per side.
08 - Remove wrap from skillet and let rest 1 minute. Slice in half on the diagonal and serve with extra sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but comes together faster than takeout.
  • The bacon fat adds a smoky depth you cant fake with seasoning alone.
  • Every bite has contrast: creamy avocado, crunchy lettuce, and that golden seared edge.
  • You can prep the components ahead and assemble them in minutes on a busy day.
02 -
  • Resting the chicken after cooking keeps it juicy, slicing it too soon makes all the moisture run out onto the cutting board.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional, cold tortillas crack and tear when you roll them.
  • Searing the wrap seam side down first seals it shut and prevents unraveling.
03 -
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken, guessing doneness by time alone can leave it dry or undercooked.
  • Press the wrap gently with a spatula while it crisps to create an even golden crust.
  • Let the wrap rest for a minute after cooking so the filling settles and does not spill out when you slice it.
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