Description
These BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps are a quick, satisfying, and flavor-packed meal perfect for lunch or a weeknight dinner. They feature tender chicken breast, seasoned with a smoky paprika rub and glazed in a sticky BBQ sauce, nestled with a fresh, tangy homemade coleslaw and crisp greens in a soft flour tortilla.
Ingredients
BBQ Chicken
- 2 large Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Good Quality BBQ Sauce, or as needed
- 1 heaped tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Olive Oil
Coleslaw
- 1 large Carrot, grated on a box grater
- 1/4 Red Cabbage, finely sliced
- 1/4 Green/White Cabbage, finely sliced
- 1/2 medium White Onion, finely sliced
- 4 tbsp Mayo (full fat)
- 1 tbsp Sour Cream
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
Wraps
- 4 large White Flour Tortilla Wraps
- 4 small handfuls Spinach (or greens of choice)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Season the Chicken
Butterfly slice your two chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four even-sized cutlets. In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Coat the chicken cutlets with a drizzle of olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides.
Step 2: Fry the Chicken
Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a small amount of olive oil. Fry the seasoned chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on one side until browned.
Step 3: Glaze and Finish Cooking
Flip the chicken pieces and immediately brush the cooked top side generously with the BBQ sauce. Fry for another few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 4: Rest and Slice
Remove the chicken from the pan and place it sauce-side-down on a chopping board. Brush the top (the plain side) with more BBQ sauce and let it rest for 5 minutes. Once rested, slice the chicken into thin strips, ensuring you slice at an angle and against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Step 5: Make the Coleslaw Dressing
While the chicken rests, prepare the coleslaw dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6: Mix the Coleslaw
In a separate, larger bowl, combine the grated carrot, finely sliced onion, and sliced cabbages. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and mix thoroughly until all the cabbage and carrot are well coated.
Step 7: Assemble the Wraps
Lay a large flour tortilla wrap down flat. Place a small handful of spinach (or your preferred greens) in a strip on the lower half of the wrap. Top the greens with a generous amount of coleslaw, followed by the warm BBQ chicken strips.
Step 8: Roll and Serve
Fold the sides of the wrap inward, then roll it up tightly from the bottom (burrito-style) to secure the filling. Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature contrast.
Notes
Prevent Soggy Wraps: To prevent the wrap from getting soggy from the moist coleslaw and chicken, always layer the spinach or greens directly onto the tortilla first. This creates a barrier. Also, serve the wraps immediately after assembling.
Make the Coleslaw Ahead: You can prepare the shredded cabbage/carrot mix and the dressing separately up to a day in advance. Store them in airtight containers in the fridge and combine them just before assembling the wraps to maintain the ultimate crunch.
Tender Chicken Technique: To ensure the chicken is juicy and tender in your wraps, make sure you let it rest for the full 5 minutes after cooking. Cutting the meat against the grain also shortens the muscle fibers, making each bite easier to chew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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