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Close up of shredded rotisserie chicken in a thick mahogany BBQ sauce inside a flour tortilla. (BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps)

BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps: The Ultimate 15-Minute Recipe

These BBQ Chicken Coleslaw Wraps feature juicy rotisserie chicken in a glossy mahogany BBQ sauce topped with a crunchy, creamy tricolor slaw. A perfect 15-minute meal that is vibrant, handheld, and family-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large soft flour tortillas approx 10 inches
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 710ml
  • 1 cup dark BBQ sauce 240ml, thick and glossy
  • 2 cups green cabbage 140g, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage 70g, shredded
  • 1/2 cup carrots 50g, julienned matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup creamy coleslaw dressing 120ml
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan For warming the chicken
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For tossing the coleslaw

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Combine shredded rotisserie chicken and BBQ sauce in a saucepan over low heat until glossy and warm.
Make the Slaw
  1. Toss green cabbage, purple cabbage, and carrots with dressing and black pepper until well coated.
Assembly
  1. Layer chicken and slaw on the center of the tortilla. Garnish with chives and extra pepper. Fold and serve.

Notes

Use a high-quality thick BBQ sauce for the best mahogany color.
Keep coleslaw chilled until the very last second for maximum crunch.