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20 Delicious Chicken Dinners That The Kids Will Love

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20 Delicious Chicken Dinners That The Kids Will Love

Need some inspiration for dinner time with the kids? Check out these yummy chicken recipes that are perfect for dinner

July 15, 2021

One day, your kid loves broccoli, and the next, the child decides broccoli is the worst food ever. If you are having challenges getting your kids to eat their meals, you can try chicken dinners.

Easy and fast to cook, chicken is a foolproof meat option when it comes to cooking for the kids. Why? Because this white meat is tender enough to chew and doesn’t come with any strong taste and texture as compared to red meat.

And since it doesn’t have a strong taste, you can easily cook it with any sauce, and pair it with rice, pasta and noodles, on its own or with a salad. Chicken is also a great source of protein. (If you like chicken breasts, check out the recipes here.)

If you’re in need of some inspiration, look no further. From chicken burgers, pasta and meatballs to baked chicken and pizza, here is a list of 20 hearty chicken recipes that will make excellent dinners that your kids will love, and will keep asking for. (Here are some desserts kids would love too.)

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20 Delicious Chicken Dinners That The Kids Will Love
Japanese Chicken Schnitzel Toasties
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Breaded and fried – a winning combination for kids. This one’s served on toasties, and paired with  cheese and shredded wombok for an Asian twist and extra crunch.

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Teriyaki Chicken Udon Noodles With Choy Sum
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Sweet meets savoury with this chicken udon dish that’s easy to whip up, wallet-friendly and so satisfying. Plus, you can throw in lots of veggies to up the nutritional value of the meal.

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Grilled Chicken & Corn Salsa Wrap
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What we love about wraps? They’re super versatile and can be served for breakfast, in the lunchbox, or for a quick but yummy dinner. This one’s packed with smokey grilled chicken, healthy vegetables, feta, and a refreshing liem yoghurt dressing.

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Ikea Chicken Meatballs And Cherry Sauce
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Love Ikea’s meatballs but don’t want to brave the crowds? You can recreate it in the comfort of your own kitchen. The original uses beef and pork but you can substitute it with chicken. This recipe also uses cherry sauce in place of lingonberries.

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Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes With Minted Yoghurt
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Whether as a side or light main, baked potatoes are crowd-pleasers, especially when accompanied with delicious toppings like buffalo chicken and minted yoghurt.

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Chicken Karaage
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Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this delicious chicken karaage is great as an appetizer or for a main meal.

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Chinese Honey Chicken
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Put an Asian twist on fried chicken and make your taste buds tingle with crunchy slices of Chinese honey chicken, drizzled with sweet goodness.

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Crispy Chicken Feta Cutlet
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Each crispy, golden, fried chicken cutlet is stuffed with a slice of feta cheese that oozes into your mouth when you take a bite.

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Fried Chicken Wings With Noodle Salad
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Enjoy how this Fried Chicken Wings With Noodle Salad is the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, crunchy and tender and allow your Vietnamese food cravings to be satisfied!

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Chicken Avocado Patties
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Golden brown pan-fried chicken mince and avocado patties rest between fluffy bread rolls or burger buns, served with mayonnaise, slices of avocado and tomato.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu
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Each crumbed chicken breast fillet is filled with melted cheese and prosciutto combination bound the steal the hearts of many!

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Lemongrass Chicken Sliders
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Got a last-minute party to host? These tasty chicken sliders with lime mayo will make for the perfect finger food – and they’re so easy to make. 

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Chicken And Barley Fried Rice
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For a healthier version of your classic fried rice, try this recipe using brown rice and barley mix for a fibre boost.

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Easy Chicken Pita
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Learn how to make a delicious and healthy chicken pita in just 20 minutes.

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Chicken Patties With Bee Hoon
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Toss around some chewy noodles, crunchy vegetables and succulent chicken for a light and healthy lunch of chicken patties with bee hoon.

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Chicken Orecchiette And Pea Pesto
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Tired of popping your peas into soup? Pulse it up to make it into a indulgent and refreshing pea pesto, perfect for some home-cooked dinner time pasta. In this recipe, we use orecchiette together with some breast fillets for a delicious, filling and super convenient meal.

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Oven-Fried Chicken Burger
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When you’re on a budget but want to create a hearty and fulfilling meal, chicken burgers are the way to go. Think chicken thigh fillets, brioche buns, pickles and a refreshing slaw.

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Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake
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There’s just something about the tantalising taste of the pesto sauce that gets kids (and adults) eating. The key is to add pesto sauce gradually so as not to end up with a salty dish. This chicken pesto pasta bake makes a terrific one-pan dish for the whole family.

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Caramelised Pineapple And Chicken Ham Pizza
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What makes a pineapple and chicken ham, also known as Hawaiian pizza, tastier than it already is? Caramelise the pineapple pieces to add sweetness to the dish.

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Vitasoy Tofu Chicken Burger
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For a healthy add-on to your regular chicken burger, try this Vitasoy Tofu Chicken Burger recipe. You can also caramelise some pineapple and add it as a topping.

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Text: Simone Wu Additional text: Michelle Lee

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