Before becoming a mom I didn’t understand the importance of “kid approved” recipes. I also didn’t fully get it when a former colleague told me, “there’s no better feeling than your kid eating a good dinner. You just feel successful.”
Now I get it. When Cam eats well, I just feel good about it. Particularly if it’s a healthy meal. Like most toddlers, some days he devours a certain food, and then the next time I serve it he has absolutely no interest. Unless… It’s this chicken. Every single time I make this for dinner, he eats 2 portions easily. For this reason, in our house, it’s dubbed Cam’s favorite chicken. But I should mention it’s also a hit with every adult I’ve made it for. Plus, it’s quick & easy. Really wins all around. Try it tonight!
Ingredients:
- 6-8 chicken thighs
- Honey
- Roasted sesame oil
- Coconut aminos
- Ground ginger
- Garlic powder
Directions (kind of):
- Drizzle honey and sesame oil on the bottom of a glass baking dish that will comfortably fit all of your thighs
- All about 1/4 cup coconut aminos, or enough to cover the bottom of the dish
- Add a few dashes of ginger and a generous amount of garlic powder + a splash of water to make “more” of the marinade
- Place thighs on top of marinade and give them a little wiggle so they really start soaking it in
- Store in refrigerator for at least 30 min, flipping half way through (we marinate ours overnight!)
- Bake in the same glass dish (less dishes!) at 375 F for ~30 min
- Serve with rice and broccoli or whatever else you think your kid will eat 🙂
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