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Chicken & Cabbage Slaw Wraps - Fresh, Crunchy, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or sliced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage (green, red, or a mix)
  • 1 large carrot, julienned or grated
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional but recommended)
  • 4–6 large tortillas or wraps (flour, whole wheat, or low-carb; you can also use lettuce leaves)
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or chopped peanuts for crunch (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated (optional but great)
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons water to thin, if needed

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Add a splash of water if you want a looser texture. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and heat.
  2. Prep the slaw: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. Pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the veggies and toss until evenly coated. It should be glossy but not soggy.
  3. Season the chicken: Toss the cooked chicken with the remaining dressing. If your chicken is plain, a pinch of salt and pepper helps. Warm it briefly on the stove or in the microwave if you like it warm.
  4. Warm the wraps: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 10–15 seconds per side or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds. Warm wraps fold more easily and won’t crack.
  5. Assemble: Lay a warm tortilla on a board. Add a line of chicken down the center, top with a generous mound of slaw, and add avocado slices if using. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or peanuts for crunch.
  6. Wrap it up: Fold the sides inward, then roll from the bottom up to form a tight wrap. If serving to-go, wrap in parchment or foil to hold everything together.
  7. Serve: Slice in half for easier eating. Add extra hot sauce or a squeeze of lime if you want more zing.