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Honey BBQ Chicken Wraps With Coleslaw

Honey BBQ Chicken Wraps With Coleslaw - Sweet, Smoky, and Satisfying

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken and Sauce: 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-size strips
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional, for brightness)
  • For the Coleslaw: 4 cups shredded green cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (skip if your mix already includes it)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Assembly: 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch), warmed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, chopped (optional)
  • Pickles or jalapeño slices (optional for extra tang or heat)

Instructions
 

  • Make the coleslaw. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Dijon, vinegar or lemon, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add cabbage, carrots, and red onion. Toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning. Chill while you cook the chicken so the flavors meld.
  • Season the chicken. Pat the chicken dry. In a bowl, toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until cooked through and lightly browned. Work in batches if needed so it sears, not steams.
  • Make the honey BBQ glaze. In a small bowl, stir BBQ sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the cooked chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and clings to the chicken.
  • Warm the tortillas. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 10–15 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds. Warm tortillas roll without tearing.
  • Assemble the wraps. Lay a tortilla flat. Add a line of honey BBQ chicken down the center. Top with a generous scoop of coleslaw. Sprinkle cheese, cilantro, or green onions if you like. Add jalapeños or pickles for extra zip.
  • Roll and serve. Fold the sides in, then roll from the bottom up to seal. Slice in half if serving immediately, or wrap tightly in foil for on-the-go.