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Nick DiGiovanni and Fresh Express
A Flavorful Collaboration
Built on Creativity

Nick DiGiovanni and Fresh Express: 
A Flavorful Collaboration Built on Creativity

Celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni has quickly become one of the most influential culinary stars of his generation. Bursting onto the scene as a finalist on MasterChef, Nick’s passion, charisma, and culinary talent have turned him into a social media sensation, earning him more than 50 million followers across platforms. Known for his record breaking food challenges and fast-paced videos, Nick’s energetic content strikes a chord with viewers across generations.

Now, Nick is teaming up with Fresh Express to bring his bold, creative flavor to the salad aisle. Through the new Express Yourself campaign, Nick invites fans to explore the art of salad-making as a fun and personal experience. Whether it’s a bold crunch or a zesty dressing, Nick shows that Fresh Express Salad Kits are more than just a meal – they are a canvas for creativity.

Kicking off the partnership is his Chicken Caesar Salad Crunchwrap.

Recipe by Chef Nick DiGiovanni – Chicken Caesar Salad Crunchwrap

Meet your new go-to comfort-meets-crunch meal: the Chicken Caesar Salad Crunchwrap. This craveable creation wraps crispy buttermilk chicken, a parmesan cheese crisp, and our Fresh Express® Caesar Chopped Kit into a warm, golden tortilla for the ultimate handheld bite. It’s bold, satisfying, and proof that salad can steal the show.

Nick DiGiovanni
Celebrity chef
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Marinate the Chicken Tenders:

    In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together. Add the chicken tenders to the marinade and coat them well. Cover and let them marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Coating:

    In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Dredge each marinated chicken tender in the flour mixture, pressing gently to make sure it’s well-coated.

  3. Fry the Chicken Tenders:

    Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (test by dropping a small breadcrumb in — it should sizzle immediately), add the chicken tenders. Fry in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.

  4. Remove the chicken tenders from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  5. Chop into bite sized pieces and set aside.

  6. Make the Parmesan Tortilla:

    Grate the block of parmesan and add into a circular pile on a hot oiled skillet. When the cheese gets bubbly and crisp, flip it over and repeat on the other side. Set aside to add to the crunchwrap.

  7. Assemble the Caesar Salad:

    In a large bowl, toss the Fresh Express Caesar Chopped Kit with half the creamy Caesar dressing, shredded parmesan cheese, cracked pepper, and croutons and mix well.

  8. Assemble the Crunchwrap:

    Lay the large flour tortilla down and spread the salad across the center, top with the crispy chicken, add the remaining half of the creamy Caesar dressing, a squeeze of fresh lemon, and the parmesan crisp in the middle. Be sure to leave enough space around all sides of the tortilla. Wrap the edges in towards the center, creating a pentagon shape.

  9. Toast the Crunchwrap:

    Place the crunchwrap folded side down onto an oiled skillet. Flip when golden brown and repeat on the other side. Slice and enjoy!

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Ingredients
For the Caesar Salad:
  • 1 bag Fresh Express® Caesar Chopped Salad Kit™
  • 1 lemon
For the Chicken Tenders:
  • 4-6 chicken tenders

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil
For the Crunchwrap:
  • 1 block parmesan cheese
  • 1 large flour tortilla
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
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