BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable Version)

Smoky BBQ chicken, crisp coleslaw and warm tortillas combine into handheld wraps for a quick, 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

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken breast and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well distributed.
03 - Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat the vegetables.
05 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave until pliable.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat. Spoon barbecue chicken down the center, add a generous amount of coleslaw, then add sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños, and extra barbecue sauce if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • This wrap gives you everything—saucy, creamy, zingy—without any fuss or fussiness.
  • Leftovers are barely a problem, because it’s just as good packed for tomorrow’s lunch.
02 -
  • If your tortillas are cold, they’ll crack—always warm them first.
  • The slaw is best made just before assembling, or the veggies soften too much and lose their crunch.
03 -
  • Letting the slaw sit for just 5 minutes brings the flavors together and keeps it crisp.
  • Toasting the wrap in a skillet after assembly elevates everything with a warm, golden crunch.

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