Ingredients
– 2 large chicken breasts
– 1 cup good quality BBQ sauce
– 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 for frying
– 1 large carrot (grated)
– 1/4 red cabbage (finely sliced)
– 1/4 green or white cabbage (finely sliced)
– 1/2 medium white onion (finely sliced)
– 4 tbsp full fat mayo
– 1 tbsp sour cream
– 2 tsp Dijon mustard
– 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 tsp sugar
– salt and black pepper to taste
– 4 large white flour tortilla wraps
– 4 small handfuls spinach or greens
Instructions
1-First Step: Prep the chicken. Butterfly 2 large chicken breasts into 4 even pieces. Let ’em sit out 10-15 minutes. Coat with 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Rub it in good. This spice mix screams smoky BBQ vibes. For busy days, shred leftover rotisserie chicken here instead.
2-Second Step: Fry the chicken. Heat skillet medium-high with a bit more olive oil. Chuck in chicken pieces. Fry 3-4 minutes per side till golden. Flip, brush generously with 1 cup BBQ sauce. Cook another 3-4 minutes. Rest sauce-side down 5 minutes. Slice at an angle against the grain for tender bites. Griddle for char lines if you want extra flair. Internal temp 165Β°F for safety.
3-Third Step: Make coleslaw dressing. Whisk 4 tbsp full fat mayo, 1 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar. Taste and season with salt, black pepper. Make it tangy to balance sweet chicken. Adjust sugar if needed. Chill 5 minutes to meld flavors. This creamy-tangy mix is key!
4-Fourth Step: Toss the coleslaw. Grate 1 large carrot. Finely slice 1/4 red cabbage, 1/4 green/white cabbage, 1/2 medium white onion (or spring onions). Toss with dressing. For crispness, salt veggies in a colander 1-4 hours ahead, press out moisture. No watery slop here! Let sit 5 minutes.
5-Final Step: Assemble wraps. Warm 4 large white flour tortillas. Layer each with a small handful spinach or greens, scoop coleslaw, top with sliced chicken. Fold like a burrito or roll tight. Cut in half for pretty presentation. Serve fresh to dodge sogginess. Boom, lunch delight!
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π₯¬ Salt coleslaw veggies in colander 1-4 hours ahead; press out moisture to prevent sogginess.
π Use quality BBQ sauce and generous seasoning for bold smoky flavor.
π§ Add bacon, cheese, or avocado for extra indulgence without much effort.
- Prep Time: 16 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 621 kcal
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 1966mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 114mg
