BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps (Printable)
Smoky BBQ chicken and crunchy coleslaw tucked into warm tortillas for an easy, flavorful meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 2/3 cup BBQ sauce
→ Coleslaw
06 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
07 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
08 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
09 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Wraps & Assembly
14 - 4 large flour or corn tortillas (10-inch diameter each)
15 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Set oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Coat with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Shred chicken using two forks and toss with BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Combine green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat.
06 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
07 - Lay tortillas flat. Distribute BBQ chicken down the center, top with coleslaw, and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Fold in the sides and roll tightly.
08 - Serve immediately or wrap in parchment for convenient transport.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These wraps somehow stay delicious whether you make them ahead or serve them the second they're rolled.
- The crunch of the coleslaw next to the smoky, saucy chicken always earns compliments—even from picky eaters.
02 -
- The first time I skipped resting the chicken, it shredded dry—those five extra minutes make a difference.
- Doubling the coleslaw makes leftovers feel like a whole new snack the next day.
03 -
- Stack wraps seam side-down so they hold together without unrolling while you finish the rest.
- Letting cooked chicken rest before shredding keeps it juicy, every single time.