Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps
This time of year, all I want to eat are fresh veggies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches! They just really hit the spot for me on a hot sunny day! These Bacon Jam Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps were crunchy, creamy, and filled with flavor. The chicken was warm and juicy; the bacon jam was crunchy and sweet! Then you have that smoky chilled Caesar dressing, which was super easy to make and added SO much flavor! Everything was wrapped into a tortilla with some toasted corn and fresh lettuce, then toasted until golden. These were just ridiculous! Super easy, portable, and a recipe the whole family will keep talking about! The best part? Everything came together in just one pot!
Equipment
Ingredients
For the smoky Caesar dressing:
- 1 Garlic Clove grated
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded
- ½ cup Mayo
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp White Vinegar
- ½ tsp Worcestershire
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
For the chicken:
- 2 Large Chicken Breasts or 1 1/2 lbs. fat trimmed and pounded down
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
For the bacon jam:
- 5 Slices Bacon chopped
- 2 tbsp Red Onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Water
For the toasted corn:
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Frozen Corn
For serving:
- 4 Large Tortillas
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce chopped
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
To make the smoky Caesar dressing:
- Add all ingredients for the smoky Caesar to a large mixing bowl, then whisk to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Pro Tip: This smoky dressing is quick and flavorful but if you prefer anchovies in your Caesar, check out this recipe!
To prep the chicken:
- Trim the fat off of the chicken, pound it down to about 1 1/2 inches thick, then pat it very dry.
- In a small dish, add all of the spices for the chicken and whisk to combine.
- Rub the chicken liberally on both sides, massaging those spices in, then set aside.
To sear the chicken breasts:
- In a large skillet on medium, heat oil for the chicken.
- When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for 5 minutes without disturbing.
- Flip with a tong and cook 3 minutes more.
- Turn heat to medium low, flip again, and cook 3 minutes more until golden brown and 165℉ in the center.
- Remove to a plate to rest, then set the skillet aside to use again later.
To make the bacon jam:
- In the same pan we used for the chicken, cook the chopped bacon on medium heat, stirring often, until crispy, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove some of the grease from the pan, leaving about a tablespoon behind.
- Add the onions to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and water.
- Turn heat to medium low and simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture appears jammy.
- Remove to a small bowl to cool slightly, reserving the pan to use again later.
To toast the corn:
- Wipe the skillet out a bit, leaving some grease behind, then heat the oil needed for the corn over medium heat.
- Toast the frozen corn, stirring occasionally, until golden and charred, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove to a bowl to cool slightly, until ready to use.
To assemble the wraps:
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts against the grain. Now, let's assemble the wraps!
- Smear some of the chilled smoky Caesar in the middle of a tortilla.
- Scatter on some lettuce, another dollop of sauce, add a couple slices of chicken, some shredded parm, toasted corn, some bacon jam, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Wrap it up like a burrito, then repeat with the rest of the ingredients until all wraps are made.
Alternatively, you can keep the fixings separate and wrap them up as you plan to eat them!
To toast and serve:
- In the same skillet, toast the wraps seam side down on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip and cook 1-2 minutes more until both sides are golden and toasty!
- Slice the bacon jam Caesar salad wraps in half and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 wrapCalories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 39gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1480mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1050IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 4mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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