Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap (Easy Copycat Recipe)
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If you love the Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap, you’re going to love this easy homemade version. These BBQ Chicken Wraps are crispy, saucy, and ready in about 25 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights.
This BBQ Chicken Wrap recipe is inspired by the popular Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap. It has everything that makes the restaurant version so good — crispy chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, cool ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and crunchy tortilla strips all wrapped up in a soft tortilla.
The best part? You don’t need a deep fryer or a complicated recipe.
Using frozen chicken tenders makes this an incredibly easy dinner that comes together in about 25 minutes. It’s one of those quick meals I make when everyone is hungry and I want something that tastes like takeout but is simple enough for a weeknight.
These BBQ chicken wraps are great for lunch, dinner, or even game day food.
Why These BBQ Chicken Wraps Work
These wraps are a family favorite for several reasons:
✔ Ready in about 25 minutes
✔ Made with simple grocery store ingredients
✔ Inspired by the Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap
✔ Perfect for quick lunches or weeknight dinners
✔ Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
The combination of crispy chicken, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing makes these wraps seriously addictive.
Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Wraps
You only need a few simple ingredients to make these BBQ chicken wraps at home.
- spinach herb tortilla wraps
- Tyson Southern Style chicken tenderloins
- tortilla strips for crunch
- shredded lettuce
- cheddar cheese
- BBQ sauce
- ranch dressing
These ingredients recreate the flavor and texture of the Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap, but you can easily customize them with your favorite toppings.
Easy Chicken Wrap Recipe Variations
One of the best things about chicken wraps is how easy they are to customize.
Try adding:
- crispy bacon
- sliced tomatoes
- avocado
- red onion
- pepper jack cheese
You can also substitute grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken if you prefer.
BBQ Chicken Wrap Recipe (Perfect for Busy Nights)
If you’re looking for an easy BBQ chicken wrap recipe, this one is hard to beat.
Crispy chicken tenders are sliced and layered inside a warm tortilla with ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, lettuce, cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips.
Because the chicken cooks quickly in the air fryer, dinner can be on the table in less than half an hour.
Serve these wraps with:
- french fries
- potato wedges
- chips and salsa
- coleslaw
They also make a great quick lunch recipe.
Tips for the Best BBQ Chicken Wraps
A few simple tips make these wraps even better:
Warm the tortillas first
Microwaving the tortillas for about 15 seconds makes them softer and easier to roll.
Slice the chicken into strips
Cutting the chicken tenders into smaller strips makes the wraps easier to eat.
Don’t overfill the wrap
Too many toppings can make the wraps difficult to roll.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap is a popular menu item made with crispy chicken, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, lettuce, cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips wrapped in a tortilla.
Yes! Grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even leftover chicken all work well in this recipe.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce. Sweet, smoky, or spicy sauces all work great.
These wraps are best served fresh, but you can prepare the chicken and toppings ahead of time for quick assembly.
If you try these BBQ Chicken Wraps, leave a comment and let me know how they turned out. I love hearing how these recipes work in your kitchen!
Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 Mission Garden Spinach Herb tortilla wraps
- 3 Tyson Southern Style Chicken Breast Tenderloins (frozen crispy chicken tenders)
- ¼ cup New York Bakery Texas Toast Chipotle Cheddar Tortilla Strips
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 2 Tbsp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce
- 2 Tbsp Ranch dressing
Directions
- Heat chicken breast tenderloins in the air fryer or microwave according to package directions. For the air fryer, cook at 370 degrees F for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time. Use a large knife to slice each chicken tenderloin into 2-3 thin strips.
- Once the chicken has heated through, microwave wraps on HIGH power for 15 seconds to soften them and make them easier to roll.
- Top each wrap with 3 or 4 strips of prepared chicken, half of the tortilla strips, 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese, and 1 Tbsp of shredded lettuce. Drizzle BBQ sauce and ranch dressing on top.
- Tuck in the sides of each wrap then roll them up. Secure with toothpicks, if desired.
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