BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)

Smoky barbecue chicken and crisp tangy coleslaw wrapped in warm tortillas for a quick, satisfying 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 pepper, to taste

→ Wrap Assembly

11 - 4 large flour tortillas
12 - Optional: sliced red onion
13 - Optional: pickled jalapeños
14 - Optional: extra barbecue sauce

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken breast with barbecue sauce and mix thoroughly to coat evenly.
02 - In a large bowl, add green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss well until all vegetables are coated evenly.
05 - Place flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave briefly until just pliable.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat, arrange a portion of barbecue chicken down the center, then top with coleslaw and desired optional toppings.
07 - Fold in the sides, roll tightly to secure filling, then cut each wrap in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between tangy coleslaw and rich barbecue chicken is the secret handshake of flavor combos.
  • It became a go-to because you get a meal that feels special but asks for almost zero fuss.
02 -
  • Once, I skimped on warming the tortillas and ended up with messy cracks spilling slaw all over the counter — never again.
  • Letting the coleslaw sit for five minutes before assembling makes every wrap juicier and far more flavorful.
03 -
  • Prepping your veggies ahead saves you when dinner needs to happen at warp speed.
  • Briefly grilling the finished wraps gives a crisp, golden edge that takes them over the top.

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