Description
These Kid-Friendly Crunchy Chicken Slaw Wraps are a perfect solution for busy parents seeking a quick, nutritious, and kid-approved meal. They combine tender chicken with a vibrant, crunchy slaw, all wrapped up for easy eating. This recipe is designed to be simple, appealing to young palates, and can even help encourage picky eaters to try new textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or finely diced
- 3 cups pre-shredded coleslaw mix (green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for a slight tang)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small whole wheat tortillas or lettuce wraps (butter lettuce or romaine hearts work well)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro for color and freshness
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and coleslaw mix.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and slaw mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
- If using, stir in the fresh parsley or cilantro.
- To assemble the wraps, lay out a tortilla or lettuce leaf. Spoon about ½ cup of the chicken slaw mixture onto the center.
- Roll or fold the tortilla/lettuce leaf tightly to create a wrap.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a handful of crushed pita chips or pretzels to the wrap just before serving.
- If your child prefers less ‘mixed’ food, you can serve the chicken and slaw separately, allowing them to build their own wrap.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; you can make the chicken slaw ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free option, use a dairy-free mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wraps
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg