Today, we are interested in the most accessible poultry for young people: chicken.
With its tender and mild taste, its ease of consumption, and the absence of bones for certain pieces like fillets, chicken breast is one of the most affordable meats for children. Also, in addition to being inexpensive, chicken breast is easily adapted according to the recipe. It can be marinated, grilled, but also roasted. Mixed into balls; garnished with ham and cordon bleu cheese; breaded with breadcrumbs or cereals, it can be transformed as desired.
The right combo: chicken + vegetables
The good idea is to mischievously combine chicken with a vegetable. For example, when mixed into meatballs, chicken can be supplemented with peas or carrots. In a club sandwich, slip a few fresh spinach shoots to add greenery to the whole thing. In the pie version, puff pastry is practical to temper the visual appearance of a mushroom, which can be off-putting for some. You also have to think about the texture of the dish. If there is only softness and chewiness between the meat and vegetables, you can quickly get bored. In this game, breading, frying, and other croutons add commitment to a dish, even if – we all agree – we cannot eat exclusively fried foods.
Sauce, cheese & co
In the same idea as frying, we are not going to put sauce and cream in each of our dishes to be sure that it is enjoyed by the youngest, but we can play this advantage from time to time. Between the flowing cheese or the creamy sauce, the milky taste is an absolute comfort for everyone, young and old, and allows certain flavors to be better accepted. Also, we can move towards other products: soy cream; almond ; or even rice, are just a few possible alternatives.
To follow, 13 chicken recipes that are easy to prepare but also for children to enjoy.
Baked cordon bleu
© Valéry Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 30 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Baked cordon bleu
Honey caramelized chicken and roasted carrots
© Valéry Guedes
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Caramelized chicken with honey and roasted carrots
Chicken and beef, pepper and cheese sauce (cock and bull)
© Mike English
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken and beef, pepper and cheese sauce (cock and bull)
Club sandwich lamb’s lettuce, chicken
© Akiko Ida
- 2 persons
- Level: Very easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Club sandwich lamb’s lettuce, chicken
Mushroom, chicken and vegetable pie
© Christophe Roué
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 20 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Mushroom, chicken and vegetable pie
Pesto Chicken
Jerome Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken with pesto
Chicken cordon bleu with bacon and raclette
© Marjolaine Daguerre
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken cordon bleu with bacon and raclette
Chicken and pea meatballs
© Marie Pierre Morel
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken and pea meatballs
Chicken Caesar, bagel croutons
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 25 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken Caesar, bagel croutons
Nuggets, ketchup and sweet potato fries
© Jérôme Bilic
- 6 persons
- Level: Easy
- 35 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Nuggets, ketchup and sweet potato fries
Chicken-oat balls
© Carrie Solomon
- 4 people
- Level: Easy
- 10 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken-oat meatballs
Lime breaded chicken breasts
© Danièle Gerkens
- 4 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Breaded chicken breasts with lime
Chicken club salad
© Guillaume Czerw
- 3 people
- Level: Very easy
- 15 minutes of preparation
- Cheap
- See the recipe: Chicken club salad