Crunchy Chicken Coleslaw
Here’s a game-changing hack: mix any favorite pre-mixed coleslaw with equal parts skinless, shredded chicken and you’ll create a protein-packed flavorful meal. Works like a charm!
Coleslaw is an adored dish that never fails to please. You can buy a store-bought creamy variety or you can make your own. Here, I’m sharing links to my own coleslaw recipes for inspiration: Creamy Coleslaw, Apple Cider Coleslaw, Mango Cashew Coleslaw, Purple Super Slaw, and Apple Poppyseed Coleslaw.
Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate shortcut — you can find it at almost any grocery store, and it allows you to design a delicious, protein-rich meal in minutes. This slaw-meets-salad situation is all about ease, convenience and transforming two easy-to-find ingredients into a feast. It’s perfect for nights when you’re hungry but don’t want to fuss. In other words, this slaw slays!
NOTE: Nutrition info will vary depending on the type of coleslaw you use. The math provided on this page is based on my coleslaw recipe.
Crunchy Chicken Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy coleslaw
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- Combine coleslaw and rotisserie chicken in a large bowl. Garnish with any extra dressing, seasonings and/or herbs.
Back in the day, there was a restaurant near The Chelsea Hotel in NYC that served a chicken salad made with coleslaw. I loved it. I’ve been trying to find the recipe; the restaurant has been gone for years, and I think I’ve come up with it by tweaking this one.
For the coleslaw mix, I omitted the cranberries and scallions, and used apple cider vinegar. I added a handful of capers and sliced swiss cheese. Thank you, Joy!
Love this story…your tweaks sound amazing (capers and Swiss… yes, please!), and I’m so glad my recipe helped you recreate that special dish!! Thanks for sharing 😉