These BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps are smoky, creamy, and wonderfully crunchy the kind of easy meal that feels fun and satisfying without any fuss. Sweet-tangy BBQ chicken paired with cool, creamy slaw makes every bite balanced and crave-worthy. Perfect for quick lunches, casual dinners, or busy nights.
Ingredients
For the BBQ chicken:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite kind)
For the coleslaw:
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For assembling:
- 4 large flour tortillas or wraps
- Optional: sliced pickles or red onion for extra zing
Steps
- Warm the BBQ chicken. In a skillet or microwave, heat the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until warm and saucy. Don’t worry if it looks extra glossy that’s perfect.
- Make the slaw. In a bowl, mix coleslaw, mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until creamy and crisp. Taste and adjust a little tang makes it shine.
- Warm the wraps. Heat tortillas briefly so they’re soft and easy to roll.
- Assemble. Add a generous scoop of BBQ chicken to each wrap, then top with creamy coleslaw.
- Add extras (optional). Pickles or red onion give a lovely bite if you like contrast.
- Roll and enjoy. Fold tightly and slice in half for easy eating.
Chef’s Tips
- Don’t overdress the slaw: You want it creamy, not soggy.
- Balance is key: If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, add a splash more vinegar to the slaw.
- Great for meal prep: Keep chicken and slaw separate until ready to assemble.
Variations
- Spicy BBQ wraps: Add hot sauce or use a spicy BBQ sauce.
- Low-carb option: Serve the filling in lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
- Cheesy twist: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the warm chicken before adding slaw.