Friday, May 13, 2011

Two Kid’s Friendly Recipes

Kid friendly recipes like Asian Stir-Fry with Rotisserie Chicken or BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are quick and easy. Kids love the taste of these dishes. Moms will love the convenience.

Rotisserie chicken is a healthy ingredient for kid friendly meals. Use the ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken available in most grocery stores.

Chicken preparation: To cut up the chicken, use kitchen scissors. Cut the chicken in half along the breast and backbones. Cut each half between thigh and wing. Pull the chicken off the bones and chop into small pieces.

1. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

This recipe is made with off the shelf ingredients. Use bottled barbecue sauce, a few seasonings and a rotisserie chicken to make this fast family dinner. You can purchase potato salad or coleslaw from the grocer also to round out the meal.

Ingredients

    * 1 bottle barbecue sauce
    * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    * 1/2-teaspoon cumin
    * 1/2-teaspoon chili powder
    * 1 rotisserie chicken about 1-1/2 lbs.
    * Remove the skin and bones
    * 4 Kaiser rolls, split


Instructions:

1. Combine barbecue sauce, parley, cumin and chili power in skillet over low heat

2. Stir in chicken

3. Stir occasionally until heated through

4. Divide chicken mixture among the rolls

Serve with potato salad, coleslaw and pickles if desired.


2. Asian Stir-Fry with Rotisserie Chicken

Made with ramen noodles, fresh ginger, garlic and cilantro This is a quick dinner for busy cooks who want to create a delicious but nutritious 15-minute meal.

Ingredients:

    * 1 tablespoon olive oil
    * 1 chopped onion
    * 1 tablespoon minced and peeled fresh ginger
    * 1 clove garlic
    * 1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
    * 1/4-cup lite soy sauce
    * 1-1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
    * 2 pkgs. ramen noodles
    * 1 rotisserie chicken with skin removed and meat shredded
    * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro


Instructions:

In small bowl stir together soy sauce and cornstarch until smooth.

1) Heat olive oil over medium-high heat

2) Add onion, ginger and garlic

3) Cook until onion is tender

4) Stir in vegetables

5) Cook 3 minutes

6) To the skillet add 2 cups water, bring to boil

7) Stir in soy sauce mixture

8) Boil until just thickened

9) Stir in noodles and chicken

10) Cook stirring occasionally until noodles are tender and chicken is heated through

11) Transfer to platter

12) Sprinkle with cilantro