BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)
Smoky BBQ chicken and crisp, tangy coleslaw tucked in warm tortillas for a fast, flavorful meal.
# What You'll 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
# Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce. Toss until the chicken is thoroughly coated. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Mix well to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until all vegetables are evenly coated.
04 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a microwave for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Add a generous portion of barbecue chicken along the center, top with prepared coleslaw, and include optional toppings as desired.
06 - Firmly roll up each tortilla, folding in the sides to enclose the filling. Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of coleslaw against that sticky barbecue chicken feels almost criminally good.
- It&aposs the kind of dinner you can throw together fast, yet people will think you planned ahead.
02 -
- If you overfill the wrap, it will burst open—and suddenly you&aposre eating salad with your hands.
- Grilling the wraps for a minute per side adds a golden crust, and it&aposs worth the tiny bit of extra time.
03 -
- Tuck the sides of your wrap in before rolling to keep everything snug inside.
- Brush the outside of each wrap with a bit of oil and grill for really irresistible texture.