These Sweet Chili Chicken Tortillas with Coleslaw make a light, satisfying lunch or dinner, packed with sweet, sour and savory flavors.
Looking for a quick, tasty meal or a filling weekend snack? These sweet chili chicken tortillas, paired with a crisp coleslaw and pineapple, are ideal. They balance sweet, tangy and savory notes and come together in under 30 minutes.
In warm weather I often allow the cooked chicken to cool and serve the wraps chilled — a refreshing option when you crave lighter dishes. The combination of sweet chili chicken and crunchy coleslaw is always a family favorite. If you like heat, add extra chilies; otherwise the recipe delivers a gentle, pleasant bite.
One wrap is usually enough for me; my husband and son often have two. Leftovers store well in a sealed container and make excellent grab-and-go lunches.
More chicken recipes you might like:
- Chicken Cacciatore (Dump-and-Bake)
- Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
- Salad Dressing Sticky Chicken
Sweet Chili Chicken Tortillas With Coleslaw
Sweet Chili Chicken Tortillas with Coleslaw
Linda Nortje
Ingredients
CHICKEN:
- 900 g Chicken fillets, cubed into bite-size pieces (about 2 pounds)
- 2 TB Avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 1 TB Garlic, crushed
- 3 TB Sweet thick soy sauce
- 1 can (410 g) Pineapple pieces, drained
- 1/2 cup Sweet and sour sauce (your favorite brand)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
COLESLAW:
- 250 g Coleslaw mix (8 oz)
- 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Spring onions (scallions), chopped
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Plain yogurt
TO FINISH:
- 8 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken, garlic and soy sauce and stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the drained pineapple pieces and the sweet and sour sauce. Season with salt and black pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly if serving chilled.
- COLESLAW: Combine the coleslaw mix, red onion and spring onions in a bowl. Mix the mayonnaise and plain yogurt together, then toss into the coleslaw until evenly coated.
- TO FINISH: Place a generous scoop of coleslaw in the center of each tortilla. Top with the sweet chili chicken (warm or cold), roll up and serve.
Nutrition values, where given, are estimates. Please check ingredient labels for accuracy.