Buffalo Chicken Wraps loaded with juicy buffalo chicken and veggies are a vibrant, fresh, crunchy, healthy lunch or dinner everyone will want on repeat!

These Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a flavor bomb of fresh, spicy,tangy, crunchy, cool and creamy – your whole family will fall in loveThey’re endlessly customizable, healthy, and easy to make, for the ultimate make-ahead friendly lunch/dinner or grab and go mealAnd don’t let the word “spicy” scare you – the heat is customizable so everyone wins. The chicken wraps are made with juicy buffalo chicken, laced with hints of honey and lime, layered with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, matchstick carrots, celery, red onions, and blue cheese or ranch dressing all cocooned in a crispy tortilla. Pair them with chips, fruit salad and corn salad for the perfect plate!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE this chicken wrap recipe

The best buffalo chicken. These chicken wraps use reader’s favorite buffalo chicken recipe; if you haven’t added it to your repertoire yet-you will be obsessed!The chicken is mega juicy and mega flavorful, laced with a caravan of seasonings, bursting with customizable heat, with hints of honey and lime.

Shortcut chicken. If you don’t have time to marinate the chicken– this recipe also includes a 10-minute prep version using shredded rotisserie chicken!

Customizable heat. The chicken is brushed witha spicy glaze so you can control the heat. More glaze, more heat, less glaze, less heat. Even with all the glaze, however, I don’t think you’ll find these Buffalo Chicken Wraps very spicy, just flavorful, thanks to the fresh and cooling filling ingredients.

Mouthwatering flavor and texture fireworksThis Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe is a symphony of flavors and textures! Crispy lettuce, sweet tomatoes, crunchy carrots and celery, zippy red onions, salty, crispy bacon, all married together with creamy, tangy blue cheese dressing that will make your taste buds sing.

Crunchy! The chicken wraps can be enjoyed plain, although we love them toasted in the skillet or air fryer (without any additional oil) for that satisfying crunch!

Customizable. These Buffalo Chicken Wraps are endlessly customizable from the chicken (marinated or rotisserie), to the veggies, to the dressing. Make the them your own!

Fantastic for meal prep. Make the chicken wraps entirely ahead of time for a grab and go meal for work, picnics, road trips, etc., or prep the ingredients ahead of time for easy, fresh assembly.

The buffalo chicken isn’t too spicy, so you don’t have to worry about the recipe not being family friendly. The punch of heat comes from the glaze that is brushed over the chicken after it is cooked, so you can completely control the spice level of your chicken – more heat – more glaze, less heat, less glaze. However, even with the glaze, once the chicken is stuffed in a wrap with the rest of the cooling ingredients, I don’t find it very spicy at all – just an explosion of flavor!

about the buffalo chicken

You can use marinated buffalo chicken (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), or I’ve also included a shortcut for rotisserie chicken. If making the marinated chicken, you will need:

Chicken: Either boneless chicken breasts or thighs will work in this recipe – totally personal preference! If using chicken breasts, make sure to pound them to an even thickness to tenderize the chicken and ensure even cooking.
Buffalo Wings Sauce: This is a spicy hot sauce with the addition of melted butter, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. It is spicier, smoother, richer, rounder and less of a pure cayenne punch than original hot sauce – it is just plain more delicious in my opinion. I use Frank’ BUFFALO WINGS Sauce – NOT Frank’s original sauce (although you can if you already have it on hand). You’ll want to look for “Wings” on the label. Frank’s Buffalo Wings sauce is usually located with the other condiments, such as barbecue sauces.
Honey: Regular clover honey is needed to balance the heat – but will NOT make your chicken sweet at all like in honey buffalo chicken or honey buffalo meatballs.
Seasonings: The variety of seasonings elevate this recipe from boring to extraordinary! You’ll use chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper.
Lime Juice: The lime juice adds the needed acidity to tenderize the chicken and balances the honey and hot sauce.

shortuct buffalo chicken

The buffalo chicken recipe is spectacular with tons of rave reviews, so I suggest making it if possible. When you need a shortcut, however, simply combine 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken with all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the desired amount of “glaze” to taste.

Chicken Wrap Filling Ingredients

The filling ingredients for these Buffalo Chicken Wraps are completely flexible! However, we find the below combination absolutely intoxicating:

Lettuce: Choose a crunchy, neutral lettuce like iceberg or Romaine for a satisfying, fresh bite.
Tomatoes: Use slices of fresh Roma tomatoes or your favorite variety.
Carrots: Chop 1-2 carrots into matchsticks, or to cut down on prep time, purchase pre-packaged matchstick carrots. You can even shred a carrot yourself, but it won’t be as crunchy.
Celery: Slice the celery into thin slices and enjoy TONS of fresh crunch.
Bacon: Don’t underestimate the bacon in this chicken wrap recipe! Salty, crispy savoriness + spicy buffalo chicken + cooling blue cheese is unforgettable. You can use any bacon, including turkey bacon, but go thick-cut if you can for maximum crunch!
Red onion: Thinly slice the red onions and use as many or as little as you like for a zippy sweetness.
Blue cheese dressing: This marries all of the flavors together with its tangy, rich, cool creaminess. I highly recommend myHomemade Blue Cheese Dressing– it blows store-bought versions out of the water! Plus, YOU customize the tanginess, consistency and how aggressive you want to be with the blue cheese. If you don’t like blue cheese, try my ranch dressing instead.

What tortillas are best for chicken wraps?

Burrito size tortillas are the best for chicken wraps if you don’t want filling spilling out everywhere! Burrito size tortillas come in both 10 and 12 inches which will both work for this recipe. You can choose from either thin tortillas or uncooked tortillas. Avoid thick, tough and chewy tortillas that are completely opaque like the Mission brand.

THIN TORTILLAS

The best tortillas for chicken wraps are wonderfully thin, light and tender, but not so thin that they easily tear when rolled. These thinner, almost translucent tortillas are ready to crisp up when toasted while still retaining a pleasant chewiness. Often these tortillas are found in the bakery section at Sprouts, Whole Foods or Costco. I used the brand La Fe Tortilleria.

UNCOOKED TORTILLAS

These tortillas come 100% uncooked and can be found in the refrigerated section, just be sure to cook before filling! Uncooked tortillas are easily the most flavorful tortillas, easy to roll and toast up supremely crunchy. The only down side is they dry out a bit when stored because they have fewer preservatives, so take that into account when deciding which tortillas to purchase. Also, note that many of these raw tortilla brands such as Tortilla Fresca come in smaller sizes so you’ll need to scale down the ingredients by a tablespoon or so.

What other wraps can I use for chicken wraps?

You have several options for wrapping chicken wraps to meet your dietary needs, just keep in mind, you’ll need to scale the filling so it fits the size of the “tortillas” you use:

Flatbread: Brands such as Flatout® Flatbread are a great choice because the flatbread is soft yet thicker than a traditional tortilla so it doesn’t easily get soggy, so it’s great for meal prep. It comes in various flavors such as spinach, flax, multi-grain and even gluten free.

Gluten free: Flatout® Flatbread offers gluten free options as well!

Low carb: There are several options like all veggie tortillas and several brands of low carb tortillas. Again, all of these tortillas are smaller, so you will need to scale the filling down. Some low carb tortilla brands include:

This Buffalo Chicken Wraps recipe has a few components, but it’s very easy to make. Let’s take a closer look with step-by-step photos (full recipe with measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

Whisk together all of the Buffalo Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl.
Measure out ¼ cup and add to a shallow dish or freezer bag, along with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the chicken and toss evenly to coat.
Marinate in the refrigerator 2 hours up to overnight.
To the remaining marinade, make your Buffalo Glaze 1 tablespoon honey and 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Step 2: Prep the Filling ingredients

While the chicken marinates, chop the celery, carrots, tomatoes, red onions and cook up the bacon. If using homemade blue cheese, whisk it together and refrigerate. The veggie toppings can all be chopped to 24 hours in advance, so prep them at whatever point during the marinating process is best for you!

Step 3: Cook the chicken

You can either grill the chicken on an indoor or outdoor grill or pan sear. I highly suggest grilling, however, because the honey in the marinade can make the chicken more prone to charring:

Option 1: Grilled Buffalo Chicken

1. Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F with the lid closed, then clean and grease the grill grates.
2. Grill the chicken, undisturbed, with the lid closed for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, then rest for 5 minutes.

Option 2: PAN SEARED Buffalo Chicken

1. Heat a little olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or indoor grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, for 3-4 minutes, or until deeply golden on one side. Watch closely, and turn the heat down as needed as the honey is prone to charring.
3. Flip the chicken over, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium.
Cook for approximately 5 to 7 more minutes (depending on the thickness of the chicken).

Step 4: Slice the Chicken

Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes to let the juices redistribute. This will make for juicier chicken!
Brush the chicken with the buffalo glaze.
Thinly slice the chicken.

Step 5: Assemble the chicken wraps

Line the tortillas with lettuce followed by chicken, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, celery, bacon and a generous drizzle of blue cheese dressing or ranch if you prefer. Top with extra buffalo sauce if you like it spicy!

Step 6: wrap them up!

Wrap the chicken wraps up burrito style. At this point you can either dig in, or I LOVE to toast mine in a skillet. Instructions to follow.

How to wrap a chicken wrap perfectly

Chicken wraps are a beautiful vehicle to deliver all of your favorite fillings in one sensational bite – if they’re wrapped correctly! Here are 5tips to perfectly wrapped chicken wraps to prevent the filling from spilling out the sides or the tortilla tearing mid bite:

Warm the tortillas: Cold tortillas are more likely to break and tear. It’s best to wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 20-30 seconds or so until warm or you can toss each tortilla in a hot skillet for about 15 seconds each.

Wrap them one at a time: After you warm the tortillas, assemble the chicken wraps one at a time so you can keep the rest of the tortillas covered and warm. You may assemble the wraps all at once only if all the fillings are prepped and you work quickly.

Add filling down the center of the tortillas: Layer the ingredients stacked on top of each other and not side by side, leaving a couple inches on the sides clear. We need the surrounding real estate as a buffer for enclosing and wrapping.

Fold tightly: Fold each end of the tortilla bookending the ingredients in towards the center as if you were wrapping a present. Fold as tightly as possible without overlapping. Keep your fingers on the top of the secured fold, while using your thumbs to fold the bottom over the ingredients and folded in tortilla edges.

Roll it all up: Now that tortilla has been rolled over the ingredients, take a minute to readjust as needed to make sure the filling is tightly encased, pushing any stray ingredients under the fold. Now, tightly roll the wrap towards you. The tighter you roll, the less flimsy the chicken wrap and less likely it is to fall apart. Place the chicken wrap seam side down on a flat surface, then proceed to make the next wrap.

How to make crunchy chicken wraps

Buffalo Chicken Wraps are exponentially better when they are crispy! The crunchy shell not only gives way to the dreamy filling, but the toasted tortilla adds an extra layer of complex, nutty flavor. Plus, toasting the wraps doesn’t use any oil – so you reap supreme flavor without any additional calories!

To toast chicken wraps in a skillet:
You can use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a nonstick skillet. Working 1-2 at a time, add the wraps seam side down and cook over medium-high heat, rotating the chicken wraps until each side is golden and crunchy.

To toast chicken wraps in the air fryer:
Working in batches, add the chicken wraps a single layer in the air fryer basket without touching. Air fry at 400 degrees F for 7-9 minutes, flipping halfway through or until crispy.

should chicken wraps be eaten hot or cold?

I personally enjoy my chicken wraps somewhere in between – just after they are toasted, so the outside is warm and crispy and the inside is still fresh but not chilled.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST CHICKEN WRAPS

Shortcut Buffalo Chicken Wraps: Combine the marinade ingredients with 3 cups shredded chicken and the desired amount of buffalo glaze and you’re all set!
Don’t skip pounding chicken breasts before marinating. This makes a world of difference in producing crazy tender chicken without a long marinating time
Don’t cook the chicken cold. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. This is the perfect time to get your filling ingredients ready. You should never cook chicken straight out of the refrigerator as room temperature protein is juicier and cooks more evenly.
Use an instant read thermometer. The no-fail way to tell if chicken is perfectly cooked (the juiciest!) is to test the internal temperature using an instant read thermometer. Once the chicken reaches a temperature of 160 degrees F, it’s ready to be removed from the skillet and rested 5 minutes before slicing.
Use a digital probe thermometer. If you’ve been following me for any time at all, you know I’m obsessed with my digital meat probe thermometer, instead of a regular instant read thermometer. You leave the probe in the chicken (or any protein, I use it for steak, turkey, pork, etc.) while it cooks, and an alert sounds when it reaches your set temperature. This guarantees perfectly cooked protein every time.
Use quality tortillas. As noted, use thin, light and tendertortillas, so they roll easily and crisp up beautifully.
Use large tortillas. The large tortillas will ensure your filling stays in one place! Anything smaller than 10 inches is very difficult to wrap, so you may need to make tacos instead.
Add any ingredients you like. This Buffalo Chicken Wrap recipe is just a guide! Use more or less of any ingredients, or swap in any of your favorites.
Make a chicken wrap bar. Line up the filling ingredients and let everyone make their own Buffalo Chicken Wraps.
Freeze bacon. This chicken wrap recipe doesn’t use a full package of bacon, so just freeze whatever bacon you don’t use – bacon freezes great!
Don’t use wet ingredients for meal prep. If you are making the chicken wraps to meal prep or freeze, avoid wet ingredients like tomatoes and blue cheese dressing. You can, however, use cabbage instead. When ready to enjoy, dip the Buffalo Chicken wraps in the dressing instead.

Foolproof Buffalo Chicken Wraps — High-Protein Guilt-Free Winner

Chicken Wrap REcipe variations

While I am pretty obsessed with the filling ingredients listed in this recipe, they are just a guideline! Feel free to pick and choose your dream chicken wrap ingredients. For example, one of the easiest ways to mix up the flavor profile is dressing. Here are a few ideas:

Make them spicier: Add addition hot sauce or jalapenos to the filling.
Ranch: This Homemade Ranch Dressing recipe is cool and luxuriously creamy loaded with fresh and zingy herbs with splashes of lemon and Dijon. It’s so simple, quick and easy to make.
Avocado Ranch:This sensational dressing is spiked with tomatillos, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime and smoked paprika to create a creamy ranch with a Mexican flair. It’s positively crave worthy!
Cilantro Lime Dressing: Similar to the Avocado Ranch, made with tomatillos, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime and smoked paprika to create a luscious dressing packed with irresistible tangy, punchy flavor.
Cheese: If you skip the blue cheese dressing and use ranch instead, you may wish to add some sharp cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese to the chicken wrap. You can also add additional blue cheese crumbles.
Avocado: Add freshly sliced avocado or even guacamole for a creamy, earthy addition.
Greens: I love how crunchy Romaine lettuce is, but you’re welcome to use your favorite greens or salad blend. Cabbage is great if making the Buffalo Chicken Wraps for meal prep.
Corn: Use sweet drained canned corn or corn straight off of the cob. You can also grill or char the corn like I do in my corn salsa for a tantalizing charred smokiness.
Bell peppers: Red, orange or yellow bell peppers for their sweet crunch or green for their earthy crunch.
Green onions: I love the zesty fresh pop of red onion, but you may also use green onions.
Pickle onions: These are tangy, punchy fantastic and so easy to make at home. Use my super simple pickled red onions recipe and they’ll be ready in 30 minutes!
Black olives: A salty bite for the olive lovers!
Fresh cilantro: Adds a bright, fresh, citrusy pop of flavor.

What to Serve with chicken wraps

Buffalo Chicken Wraps are a complete meal in one! We also like to serve them with a simple fruit like grapes or cantaloupe and chips. If you’re looking for sides to impress, try serving them with:

Pasta Salad: Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Italian Tortellini Salad, or Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.
Side Salads:Mexican Street Corn Salad,Loaded Potato Salad,Pea Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing, Corn Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing,Broccoli Salad with Strawberries Strawberry Spinach Salad,
Fruit Salad: Grape Salad, Watermelon Salad or Fruit Salad.

meal prep Chicken wraps

You can prepare elements of the chicken wraps ahead of time (see next section), or make them in their entirety, omitting certain ingredients that will make them soggy. Here’s how:

Step 1: Assemble chicken wraps. Completely assemble the chicken wraps but don’t toast. Omit the lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing. You can use cabbage instead of lettuce and blue cheese crumbles instead of the dressing, or serve the dressing as a dip on the side.

Step 2: Store. Roll the wraps tightly with plastic wrap or foil so the tortillas don’t dry out; refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Step 3: Toast. When ready to enjoy, follow the toasting instructions in the recipe, or enjoy as-is on the go. Enjoy blue cheese or ranch dressing as a dip.

what can I prep ahead?

For the freshest and quickest Buffalo Chicken Wraps, prepare the elements ahead of time, then assemble when ready to enjoy:

Marinade: This can be whisked together and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days without the chicken.
Marinate thechicken: The chicken can be marinated for up to 12 hours.
Cook the chicken. Cooked buffalo chicken will last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Toppings: Prep all of the toppings up to 2 days ahead of time and store in an airtight container.
Blue cheese dressing: The dressing will keep in an airtight container for up to one week if using fresh herbs and up to two weeks if using all dried herbs.

how long are chicken wraps good for?

The Buffalo Chicken Wraps with all the filling ingredients are best enjoyed right away, but they will keep for up to 3 days. I suggest omitting the lettuce, tomatoes and dressing if storing, otherwise, store all of the wrap components separately for easy, fresh, as-good-as-new tasting assembly.

can I freeze chicken wraps?

Yes! Again, you’ll want to omit the tomatoes, lettuce and dressing otherwise they will make the wraps soggy. Wrap the un-toasted chicken wraps a couple times tightly in plastic wrap for an extra tight seal, then double wrap in foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the wraps overnight in the freezer and toast per recipe instructions.

Foolproof Buffalo Chicken Wraps — High-Protein Guilt-Free Winner