BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable Version)
Smoky BBQ chicken, crisp coleslaw and warm tortillas come together for a quick, handheld weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
→ Coleslaw
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
05 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon honey
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Wrap Assembly
12 - 4 large flour tortillas
13 - Optional: sliced red onion
14 - Optional: pickled jalapeños
15 - Optional: extra barbecue sauce
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
04 - Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Heat flour tortillas individually in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave for 10–15 seconds until pliable.
06 - Place a warm tortilla on a flat surface. Arrange a generous portion of barbecue chicken along the center, top with coleslaw, and add any desired optional toppings.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to secure the filling. Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coleslaw’s fresh tang perfectly cools down the smoky warmth of the barbecue chicken—like a secret handshake between flavors.
- They’re ridiculously quick but feel like indulgence, perfect for days when you want real food with zero fuss.
02 -
- If you skimp on tossing the chicken in sauce, the filling turns dry and underwhelming—I learned this after one bland bite.
- Letting the dressed coleslaw sit for ten minutes makes all the difference—it softens and mingles the flavors.
03 -
- Always toss the coleslaw right before assembling, so it stays crisp and bright in your wrap.
- Double the sauce if you love a sticky, finger-licking finish—it makes weekday dinners feel like slow-cooked barbecue feasts.