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BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps

Quick dinner wraps with BBQ chicken, crunchy coleslaw, and cheddar cheese ready in 15 minutes using rotisserie chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 0.5 cup BBQ sauce your favorite style
  • 4 large flour tortillas burrito size, 10-12 inches
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 0.25 cup ranch dressing or coleslaw dressing
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 small red onion thinly sliced, optional
  • fresh cilantro for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Medium bowls
  • Tongs or large spoon
  • sharp knife

Method
 

  1. If using whole rotisserie chicken, remove all meat from bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Place shredded chicken in medium bowl. Pour BBQ sauce over chicken and toss thoroughly until evenly coated. For warm wraps, microwave 2-3 minutes stirring halfway, or heat in skillet 3-4 minutes. Can also serve at room temperature or cold.
  2. In separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix with ranch dressing and apple cider vinegar. Toss with tongs or spoon until cabbage is evenly coated. Let sit while preparing other components.
  3. Warm tortillas to make them pliable. Heat dry skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla 15-20 seconds per side, or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave 20-30 seconds. Keep covered with towel while assembling.
  4. Lay warm tortilla flat. Place about 3/4 cup BBQ chicken mixture in horizontal line across center, leaving 2 inches space on each side. Top with about 1/2 cup dressed coleslaw. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar over slaw. Add red onion slices and cilantro if using.
  5. Fold left and right sides of tortilla in toward center. Starting from bottom edge, fold up and over filling, tucking tightly. Continue rolling away from you, keeping sides tucked and roll tight.
  6. Place wrap seam-side down on cutting board. Use sharp knife to slice in half diagonally. Serve immediately while tortilla is soft and chicken is warm.

Notes

Storage: Store components separately. BBQ chicken keeps 3 days, dressed slaw 1-2 days. Assemble fresh. Assembled wraps become soggy quickly - eat within 4-6 hours if must refrigerate. Don't freeze assembled wraps. Make-Ahead: Prep all components separately. Portion into containers for easy meal prep. Assemble just before eating. Preventing Soggy Wraps: Don't overfill. Drain excess liquid from chicken and slaw. Assemble just before serving. For lunch, pack components separately. Rolling Tips: Use large tortillas. Don't overfill. Pull tight as rolling. Place seam-side down to seal. Variations: Use pulled pork, grilled shrimp, or BBQ jackfruit. Add pickled jalapeƱos for heat. Mix apples or cranberries into slaw. Use pepper Jack for spicy kick. Whole wheat tortillas for healthier option. Healthier Version: Whole wheat tortillas, light ranch or Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheese, low-sugar BBQ sauce. Add extra vegetables. Serving: Can be served warm, room temperature, or cold. Grill assembled wraps for crispy exterior.