How to Recreate Cookout Beloved Ranch Chicken Wrap at Home?
Cookout offers a unique southern taste in comparison to its competitors. The ambiance, food and southern savory taste of Cookout is incomparable. We tried it during a late-night trip with friends, and never forgot its taste. It compelled me to recreate it at home. Recreating exactly the Ranch Chicken Wrap might not be possible, but making it close enough is possible with simple ingredients.
I found the ranch wrap a complete balance of crunchy, creamy and savory wrap which stands out with its warm tortilla wrap with grilled and crispy chicken tenders, lettuce, creamy ranch dressing and shredded cheese.
Using the following ingredients will help in making the homemade Cookout special ranch wrap. It is easier and incredibly satisfactory to eat. Prepare and serve it fresh using these ingredients.
Ingredients
Preparing Crispy Chicken
| Skinless Chicken Breasts | 2 boneless (4 chicken tenders) |
| Buttermilk | 1 cup |
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Cornmeal | ½ cup (for extra crunch (optional)) |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| Onion powder | 1 tsp |
| Smoked Paprika | ½ tsp |
| Salt | (to taste) |
| Pepper | (to taste) |
| Vegetable oil | (for frying) |
Preparing Ranch Dressing (homemade)
| Mayonnaise | ½ cup |
| Sour cream | ¼ cup |
| Buttermilk | 2 tbsp |
| Dried dill | 1 tsp |
| Garlic powder | ½ tsp |
| Onion powder | ½ tsp |
| Chopped fresh Chives | 1 tsp |
| Salt | (to taste) |
| Pepper | (to taste) |
For Assembling
| Soft-flour tortillas | 4 (medium-size) |
| Shredded Ice-berg lettuce | 1 cup |
| Shredded Cheddar cheese | ½ cup |
Sliced tomatoes and pickles are more for adding zest in the tortilla wrap.
Recipe
Chicken Marination
- Take chicken breasts to slice in tender-sized strips. Place them inside a bowl with buttermilk, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate it for at least 30 mins. Keep overnight for better results.
- Buttermilk will tenderize the chicken and enhance its flavor.
Preparing Coating
- Take a separate bowl to mix cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. It will add more crispiness in the fast-food fried chicken.
Frying chicken
- It requires vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Remove chicken from buttermilk, remove excess and dredge into flour mixture. Press it well to coat evenly on both sides of the chicken.
- Fry each piece until it is golden brown and cook enough.
- Set on a plate with a paper towel to drain the excessive oil.
Make Homemade Sauce Ranch
- For preparing the ranch sauce, you need to mix mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, dill and chives. Mix them together well in a bowl.
- You can adjust salt and pepper according to your taste in the sauce.
- Maintain consistency by adding enough buttermilk.
In case, you bought store-bought ranch sauce, ensuring it is chill and ready to serve.
Assembling the wrap
- Assembling all this is a wrap, you can slightly warm tortilla wraps on a saucepan. You can also put them inside the microwave to soften it a little bit.
- Take tortilla wrap and layer it with a handful of shredded lettuce, crispy chicken tenders as well as the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle enough ranch dressing on it.
- Add an extra slice of tomatoes and pickle if you like.
- Roll the tortilla wrap, and you can also grill it to add further crispiness in the tortilla, and the cheese will also melt.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 540 kcal |
| Protein | 28g |
| Total Fat | 30g |
| Carbohydrates | 35g |
| Sugars | 3g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sodium | 850mg |
The nutritional value differs depending on the ingredients used in the products. Read the product label to know which ingredients are available in the products. You can use the grilled-chicken or low-fat ranch which will reduce calories and fat content in the wrap.
Allergens
Wrap may also contain various allergens like gluten. In their tortilla wraps, flour is present so try to use gluten-free flour and tortilla instead of common one.
Dairy-free versions of cheese, buttermilk and ranch dressing are available in the market. Use the dairy-free options if you have lactose intolerance.
If needed, use the egg free mayonnaise as it is typically found in eggs.
Make it an allergy free wrap using the gluten-free breadcrumbs, tortillas and panko chicken. Substitute cheese with dairy-free ranch. Always read the ingredients on the label in case you are preparing for anyone with allergy.
Conclusion
Cookout Ranch Chicken Wrap flavors are nostalgic and specifically Ranch Chicken Wrap is amazing. I remember that college road night trip when we enjoyed it. Can’t every time order this guilty-pleasure lunch so recreating is the best option. It is crispy, creamy, fresh and salty. Preparing them at home is its healthier version. You can customize it as per your food preferences. Enjoy it whenever you crave for it and feed your friends and family, too. Pair it with sweet potatoes, fries and cold soda or even you can try the yummy Banana Berry Milkshake for a better Cookout style meal experience.
