BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)

Smoky barbecue chicken and tangy coleslaw in soft tortillas for a quick, satisfying handheld.

# 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 - Sliced red onion (optional)
14 - Pickled jalapeños (optional)
15 - Extra barbecue sauce (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Toss the shredded cooked chicken with barbecue sauce in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
05 - Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until flexible and warm.
06 - Place a warmed tortilla flat, 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, then slice in half and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The barbecue chicken seeps into the slaw, making every bite tangy, juicy, and texturally perfect.
  • It’s a recipe so unfussy you’ll have leftovers wrapped and ready before you finish cleaning the chopping board.
02 -
  • Overdressing the slaw turns the wrap soggy—add a little at a time.
  • Warming the tortillas is not optional; cold ones split and make for a messy, frustrating meal.
03 -
  • Shred the chicken by hand for a rustic feel that holds more sauce in each strand.
  • A quick toss of slaw just before assembling keeps it crisp, not wilted.

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