Description
These BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps are a delightful combination of smoky BBQ chicken and refreshing coleslaw, all wrapped up in soft tortillas or crisp lettuce leaves. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun picnic treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- BBQ sauce (smoky or slightly sweet)
- 4–5 cups coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- Mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- Granulated sugar or maple syrup
- Celery seeds (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Soft flour tortillas (medium to large size, about 8-10 inches)
- Large crisp lettuce leaves (butter lettuce, romaine hearts, or iceberg)
- Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Thinly sliced dill pickles or pickled jalapeños (optional)
- Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your BBQ Chicken: Shred the cooked chicken using two forks or a stand mixer. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce and stir well.
- Whip Up the Coleslaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine your coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage and carrots). In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar (or maple syrup), celery seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mix and toss gently. Let the coleslaw sit in the refrigerator for at least 10-15 minutes.
- Warm the Wraps (Optional but Recommended): Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Assemble Your Wraps: Lay a warmed tortilla or large lettuce leaf flat. Spoon a generous amount of BBQ chicken mixture down the center, then add a portion of coleslaw. Add any optional ingredients like red onion, cilantro, pickles, or cheese.
- Roll 'Em Up!: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom. Slice in half diagonally if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Serve the wraps immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No cooking required (assembly)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, swap half of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt in the coleslaw dressing. You can also use whole wheat or corn tortillas for different flavors.