Bbq Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable View)
Smoky BBQ chicken and tangy coleslaw wrapped 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 and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Wrap Assembly
11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - Optional: thinly sliced red onion
13 - Optional: pickled jalapeños
14 - Optional: extra barbecue sauce for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce and mix until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, toss together green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss thoroughly until vegetables are evenly coated.
05 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 to 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat. Arrange a portion of barbecue chicken along the center, top with coleslaw, and add any desired optional toppings such as red onion, jalapeños, or extra barbecue sauce.
07 - Roll the tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling. Cut each wrap in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get the flavor punch of a summer barbecue, but it comes together in one pan without fuss.
- That cool, tangy slaw keeps every bite juicy and refreshing—these wraps never get boring.
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- Overdressing the slaw can make wraps soggy fast; toss just before serving.
- Heating the tortillas makes all the difference—cold wraps crack and spill everywhere.
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- Let the slaw sit for a few minutes after tossing so flavors meld but don’t let it go soggy.
- Grill assembled wraps seam-side-down for a crisp crust and that unmistakable barbecue aroma.