Description
Imagine a warm, golden tortilla enveloping crispy chicken strips, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato. The star of the show? A tangy black pepper mayo that adds a zesty kick. This homemade delight pays homage to the beloved KFC classic, whisking you away to fast-food heaven. Roll up your sleeves, channel your inner Colonel, and savor every bite! 🌯🍗🔥
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced into strips) or pre-cut chicken strips (if using frozen, bring them to room temperature before frying)
Canola or vegetable oil for deep-frying
6 flour burrito-size tortillas
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
For the Dredge:
1 egg
1 cup milk
2 cups plain flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon chicken stock powder
1 large sealable plastic zip bag
For the Pepper Mayo:
1 1/2 cups regular mayonnaise (not light)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Fry the Chicken Strips:
- Heat oil to 375°F.
- In a zip bag, combine flour, chicken stock powder, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Seal and shake vigorously.
- Whisk the egg and milk in a bowl.
- Pat chicken strips dry and coat them in the flour mixture.
- Dip each strip in the egg mixture and return to the flour mixture.
- Fry until golden, crispy, and fully cooked (about 10 minutes).
Make the Pepper Mayo:
- Whisk together mayonnaise, pepper, and lemon juice.
Assemble the Twister:
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or on the stove.
- Spread a teaspoon of pepper mayo down the middle of each tortilla.
- Leave some room at the ends for easy wrapping.
- Add lettuce, tomato, and 1-2 chicken strips.
- Roll it up tightly, securing the deliciousness within.
Notes
Here are some important notes to keep in mind while making the KFC-inspired Kentucky Mayo Twister Wrap at home:
- Chicken Prep:
Use boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into strips. If using pre-cut chicken strips (frozen), allow them to come to room temperature before frying.
Ensure the chicken strips are dry before coating them in the flour mixture.
- Dredge Mixture:
The dredge mixture (flour, chicken stock powder, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder) adds flavor and crispiness to the chicken.
Seal the mixture in a plastic zip bag and shake it well to evenly coat the chicken.
- Frying Temperature:
Heat the oil to 375°F for deep-frying the chicken strips.
Fry until they turn golden, crispy, and fully cooked (approximately 10 minutes).
- Pepper Mayo:
Whisk together regular mayonnaise, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon juice to create the zesty mayo.
- Assembly:
Warm the tortillas before assembling.
Spread a teaspoon of pepper mayo down the middle of each tortilla.
Leave some room at the ends for easy wrapping.
Add shredded romaine lettuce, chopped tomato, and 1-2 chicken strips.
Roll up the tortilla tightly to secure the filling.
- Enjoy!:
Serve your homemade Twister Wrap and relish the nostalgic flavors of KFC. 🤤👏
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Fast Food / Snack
- Method: Deep-frying, Assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion (Inspired by KFC)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Twister Wrap
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: Minimal
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg