Bbq Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)
Smoky barbecue chicken and tangy cabbage slaw wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick, satisfying 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 - Sliced red onion, optional
14 - Pickled jalapeños, optional
15 - Extra barbecue sauce, optional
# Directions:
01 - Combine shredded chicken breast with barbecue sauce in a medium mixing bowl and mix thoroughly until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Toss to combine.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well to evenly coat all vegetables.
05 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet set over medium heat or briefly microwave them until soft and pliable.
06 - Place a warm tortilla flat on a work surface. Spoon a generous portion of barbecue chicken down the center, top with coleslaw, and add optional sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños, or extra barbecue sauce as desired.
07 - Roll each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides to secure the filling. Cut each assembled wrap in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This wrap keeps your hands clean and your taste buds guessing with every bite thanks to the fresh crunch and deep smoky flavor.
- It’s the kind of meal that saves you on a packed weeknight but also feels special enough for company.
02 -
- Overfilling the tortilla will cause structural chaos; less is more so the wrap holds together.
- Letting the slaw rest for five minutes before using lets the flavors meld perfectly.
03 -
- Always taste the slaw before assembling—the right seasoning brings the whole wrap to life.
- Warming the tortillas is the step that prevents tearing and cracks, no shortcuts here.