Ingredients
Method
- Combine the chicken strips with the pickle brine and whole milk and soak for 15 minutes at room temperature (or up to 4 hours refrigerated).
- Beat the egg into the soaking liquid. In a separate dish, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Dredge each strip in the wet mixture, then press firmly into the flour coating. Rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry the strips for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Transfer to a wire rack.
- Stir together the mayonnaise, honey, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Spread about 1 tbsp of dressing on each tortilla, top with chopped romaine, shredded cheese, and 1 to 2 chicken strips, then drizzle with a little more dressing. Fold in the sides, roll from the bottom up, slice on a diagonal, and serve cut-side up.
Notes
The brine soak is worth planning for: even 15 minutes gives you noticeably juicier chicken than skipping it entirely. If you want to get ahead, you can soak the chicken in the morning and refrigerate it, then coat and fry when you're ready to eat. Leftover dressing keeps for a week in the fridge and is good on salads too.
