This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here.
Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken makes this BBQ chicken wrap an easy school lunch you can assemble in just 5 minutes. Here, you’ll learn how to make it and pack it so the tortilla stays fresh until lunchtime.
BBQ Chicken Wrap with Leftover Chicken
Leftover chicken is one of my favorite shortcuts for packing school lunches because the cooking is already done. For this wrap, I usually grab shredded chicken from the fridge or pull some meat from a rotisserie chicken, toss it with BBQ sauce, and lunch is practically ready.
You only need ½ cup of chicken per wrap, so it’s also a great way to use up a small amount of chicken left from dinner. It’s one of the easiest lunch wraps you can make with leftover chicken when you don’t have enough for another full meal.
How to Pack a BBQ Chicken Wrap for School Lunch
- Make the BBQ chicken
Chop or shred the leftover chicken and toss it with BBQ sauce until evenly coated. - Assemble the wrap
Place the tortilla on a flat surface and add a couple of lettuce leaves first. Spoon the BBQ chicken over the lettuce, keeping the filling toward the center. - Roll and pack
Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly into a wrap. Place it in a lunch container with fruit and veggies in separate compartments, refrigerate until it’s time to go, and pack it in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack.
Laura’s Lunch Packing Tips
Using cooked rotisserie chicken is one of my favorite shortcuts for this wrap because it’s already cooked. Just shred or chop the meat, and toss it with your favorite BBQ. If you have grilled chicken, follow this grilled bbq chicken wrap recipe.
Build a barrier between the tortilla and the BBQ-sauce-coated chicken with lettuce or sliced cheese.
Yes. Assemble and roll the wrap tightly, then refrigerate it in a sealed lunch container overnight. Keep wet sides like cut fruit or juicy vegetables in separate compartments so they don’t add moisture to the tortilla.
Yes. Shredded leftover chicken freezes well and is handy for quick lunches. Thaw it completely before mixing it with the BBQ sauce and assembling the wrap.
Stop Wondering What to Pack.
Pack lunches your kids will actually eat with 101 lunch ideas, practical packing tips, a complete Thermos Lunch Guide, and my Pack Meals Like a Pro bonus.
More Ways to Make Lunch Easier
If wraps are a regular part of your lunch rotation, here are a few more easy lunches to try.
BBQ Chicken Wrap
Ingredients
- 4 oz ½ cup cooked chicken, finely chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 large tortilla
Instructions
Make the wrap
- In a medium bowl, toss the chopped or shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
- Place the tortilla on a flat surface and layer a couple of lettuce leaves over it. Spoon the BBQ chicken over the lettuce, keeping the filling toward the center.
- Fold in the sides, then roll the tortilla tightly around the filling. Slice in half.
Pack for lunch
- Place the wrap in a lunch container with fruit and veggies in separate compartments. Refrigerate until ready to pack in an insulated lunch bag with an ice pack.
bestie says
I love this reciple laura plz can imeet up with you so you can make me french toast
Laura Fuentes says
Thank you for sharing you enjoyed this recipe!