Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps are the ultimate quick dinner solution. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve mastered the perfect balance of crispy chicken and creamy coleslaw. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try these Loaded Chicken Avocado Power Bowls next and For another delicious chicken wrap, try these Ooey-Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Wraps.

What You'll Need for Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bag coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 4 tortilla wraps
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• Optional: Shredded cheese
• Optional: Sliced red onion
• Optional: Fresh cilantro
• Optional: Jalapeños

How to Make Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey for the coleslaw dressing. Toss coleslaw mix with dressing until coated.
3. Step 3: Warm tortilla wraps in the microwave for 10 seconds. Spread BBQ sauce on one half of each wrap, then top with crispy chicken, coleslaw, and desired toppings. Fold wraps in half to serve.

Storing & Reheating Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover wraps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: You can cook the chicken and prepare the coleslaw up to 1 day ahead. Assemble wraps just before serving.

Freezing Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

Not recommended for freezing.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra crispy chicken, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking.
• Best substitution: If you don't have coleslaw mix, you can use shredded cabbage and carrots instead.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your wraps are falling apart, you may have overstuffed them. Try using smaller chicken pieces and less coleslaw.

Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 minutes

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Cook

15 minutes

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Total

25 minutes

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Serves

4 wraps

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bag coleslaw mix
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 4 tortilla wraps

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheese
• Sliced red onion
• Fresh cilantro
• Jalapeños

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and honey for the coleslaw dressing. Toss coleslaw mix with dressing until coated.
3. Step 3: Warm tortilla wraps in the microwave for 10 seconds. Spread BBQ sauce on one half of each wrap, then top with crispy chicken, coleslaw, and desired toppings. Fold wraps in half to serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra crispy chicken, pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before seasoning and cooking.
• Best substitution: If you don't have coleslaw mix, you can use shredded cabbage and carrots instead.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If your wraps are falling apart, you may have overstuffed them. Try using smaller chicken pieces and less coleslaw.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover wraps in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended for freezing.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.
• Make ahead: You can cook the chicken and prepare the coleslaw up to 1 day ahead. Assemble wraps just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 12g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!