These Crispy BBQ Chicken Wraps deliver the perfect blend of smoky, savory flavors in just 15 minutes. A quick yet satisfying meal that packs 29g of protein into each serving, these wraps strike an irresistible balance between crispy texture and tender chicken.
Whether you’re planning a speedy lunch or need a fuss-free dinner solution, this 458-calorie wrap hits all the right notes with its melted cheese and tangy barbecue kick.
Ingredients for Crispy BBQ Chicken Wraps
- Cooked Chicken: 2 cups shredded (rotisserie chicken is a time-saving option!)
- Cheddar Cheese: 2 cups shredded, adds perfect melty goodness
- Fresh Cilantro: 1/4 cup chopped, brings fresh herbal notes
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup chopped, adds crispy texture and flavor
- BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup of your favorite variety
- Flour Tortillas: 4-5 large ones, ensure they’re fresh
- Oil: 2 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil for perfect crisping
Instructions for Perfect Assembly and Cooking
- Mix Filling: Combine chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro, and BBQ sauce in a bowl until well mixed
- Adjust Flavor: Add extra BBQ sauce if needed for desired taste and consistency
- Wrap Assembly: Place 1/2 cup mixture on each tortilla and roll like a burrito, tucking sides in
- Heat Pan: Prepare skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of oil
- Cook Wraps: Place seam-side down, rotating every 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy all around
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while hot and crispy!
Cooking Techniques
Want that perfect golden-brown crunch? The secret is in the pan-frying technique! Keep your heat at medium-high and watch for the oil to shimmer before adding your wraps. A light touch works best here – you just need enough oil to help create that crispy exterior.
If you’re using cooking spray instead of oil, give the pan a generous spritz for even coverage. Give each wrap about 1-2 minutes per side, and you’ll get that satisfying crackle when you bite in!
Make It Your Own
This recipe is super flexible! Try these tasty swaps:
- Switch up your cheese: pepper jack adds a nice kick, or try monterey jack for extra melt
- Not a fan of cilantro? Fresh parsley works great too
- Make it zesty by adding a handful of corn or diced bell peppers
- Try different BBQ sauces – sweet, spicy, or smoky – to change up the flavor
- Whole wheat tortillas can replace regular flour tortillas for extra fiber
Serving Suggestions
These crispy wraps shine as the star of your meal! Serve them with:
- A fresh green salad with ranch dressing
- Extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping
- Crunchy coleslaw
- Sweet potato fries You can also slice them in half diagonally to make them easier to handle – perfect for little hands or casual get-togethers!
Storage Tips
These wraps taste best fresh off the skillet while they’re hot and crispy. If you have leftovers, wrap them in foil and pop them in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat – this helps bring back some of that crispy texture. Skip the microwave if you can, as it’ll make the tortilla soggy.
Crispy BBQ Chicken Wraps
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce your favorite kind
- 4-5 large flour tortillas
- 2 Tablespoons oil vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Add chicken, cheese, onion, cilantro and BBQ sauce to a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add more BBQ sauce if needed, to taste.
- Layer tortillas with a ½ cup of the mixture. Starting at that end, roll the tortilla up, folding in the sides like a burrito.
- Heat a skillet over medium high-heat. Add enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan (or spray generously with cooking spray) and once the oil is hot, place the wraps seam side down in the skillet.
- Cook, turning the wraps every minute or two, until they are golden and crispy on all sides and warmed through. Serve immediately.
