Chicken, coleslaw and sweetcorn wrap

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Chicken coleslaw and sweetcorn wrap

White meat is a healthier option than red meat

5 minutes

Serves 1

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Recipe by: World Cancer Research Fund | Cancer and nutrition experts

Great British Sarnie SwapA classic combo of chicken and corn – for the healthiest option, choose wholemeal wraps. All our recipes follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations.

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Recipe by: World Cancer Research Fund | Cancer and nutrition experts

Great British Sarnie SwapA classic combo of chicken and corn – for the healthiest option, choose wholemeal wraps. All our recipes follow our Cancer Prevention Recommendations.

> Take part in the Great British Sarnie Swap

Ingredients

  • 1 medium wholemeal wrap
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat coleslaw
  • 50g skinless chicken breast, cooked, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons canned sweetcorn, no-added-salt
  • 1–2 leaves lettuce, washed and shredded
  • Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

5 A DAY: 1

Method

  1. Preheat the oven and heat the wrap, following packet instructions. You can also heat in the microwave.
  2. Spread an even layer of coleslaw over one side of the wrap.
  3. Top with the chopped chicken, sweetcorn and lettuce.
  4. Season with black pepper.
  5. Roll the wrap – and enjoy!

Twist it

Shop-bought coleslaw is fine, but you can also try making your own: To make your own coleslaw, finely slice some white cabbage and red onion, and grate some carrot. Mix with some natural low-fat plain yoghurt and white wine vinegar. Season with black pepper.
> Try veggie burgers with slaw
> Or try our red cabbage ‘slaw

Time/money savers

Instead of canned sweetcorn, you can also use frozen sweetcorn. Take out what you need, add to a microwavable bowl with a tbsp of water, and heat in a microwave (follow packet instructions). You can also cook on the hob.

Use up leftover roast chicken or chicken breasts, or use pre-cooked ready-to-eat cold chicken breasts are available in most supermarkets.

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