# Components:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon paprika
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - Vegetable oil for frying
→ Bacon
09 - 8 strips smoked bacon
→ Caesar Salad
10 - 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
11 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
12 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Assembly
14 - 4 large flour tortillas, 10-inch diameter
15 - Extra Caesar dressing for drizzling
16 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, preferably overnight for enhanced tenderness.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
03 - Pour ½ inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers and a flour particle sizzles immediately upon contact.
04 - Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each thigh thoroughly in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Fry for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
05 - In a separate skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips until crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and allow to cool slightly before breaking into pieces.
06 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss until evenly coated and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds until pliable and warm.
08 - Once cooled slightly, slice fried chicken thighs into strips approximately ¼-inch thick using a sharp knife on a clean cutting board.
09 - Lay each warm tortilla flat. Layer in the following order: Caesar-dressed romaine mixture, sliced crispy chicken strips, and 2 pieces of bacon. Drizzle with additional Caesar dressing if desired and sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese.
10 - Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla toward the center, then tightly roll upward away from you, creating a cylinder. Cut diagonally in half and serve immediately while warm.
