When the sun is blazing and little feet are running wild, the last thing any nanny wants is to turn on the oven. Enter the slow cooker — a low-effort, high-reward hero. Toss in some chicken, a few spices, and let the magic happen while you play with the kids. By dinner, you’ve got tender, […]
Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken Shish Kabobs
June 27, 2025 Leave a Comment
Letting kids help make meals gives them a sense of pride and they are less likely to be finicky if they help prepare and choose the foods they eat. Provide them with healthy protein and vegetables choices and let them build their own shish kabobs for dinner. You Will Need: 6 Chicken Breasts, chopped into […]
Sticky Chicken Wings and Drumsticks
November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment
It’s football season and chicken wings and drumsticks are the perfect traditional snack food for Sunday football games. This is an amazing recipe to serve your Nanny Kids anytime for dinner, or while watching football games, that I found on the bbcgoodfood web site. The drumsticks are sticky and delicious to eat with fingers and […]
Samin Nosrat’s Buttermilk Marinated Chicken
September 27, 2024 Leave a Comment
The family I work for introduced me to this absolutely amazing and easy chicken recipe from Samin Norat’s At the Kitchen Table web site that would make a great main dish for upcoming Rosh Hashanah celebration. The skin of the chicken always turns out golden and crispy and the meat is juicy and tender. If […]
Cashew Chicken
March 22, 2024 Leave a Comment
I made this cashew chicken recipe found on The Pioneer Woman web site at my nanny job and the entire family loved it. I served this delicious cashew chicken recipe with seared bok choy and white rice. You Will Need: 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar2 tablespoons oyster […]
Chicken Adobo
October 6, 2023 Leave a Comment
This is a delicious Filipino recipe found on the rasamalaysia web site. My advice is to be careful not to overcook the chicken thighs because they will be dry if overcooked. I only use only four chicken thighs for the family id four and I cut the meat off the chicken thighs for little kids. […]
Chicken Francese
September 30, 2022 Leave a Comment
Dinner doesn’t have to be difficult. Chicken Francese is an easy meal that is packed with flavor. This chicken recipe I found on the Salty Marshmallow web site comes together in only 30 minutes. Serve it with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and green beans or a side salad. You Will Need: 2 Large boneless […]
Baked Chicken Drumsticks
June 10, 2022 Leave a Comment
I found this easy baked chicken recipe on the fitdiary.net web site. Its a delicious, quick dinner recipe that is healthy and flavorful. The children I care for really enjoy this recipe. You Will Need: 10 Chicken Drumsticks1 Medium Onion, Sliced2 Garlic Cloves, Peeled and Crushed1 Tablespoon Olive Oil2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce1 Teaspoon Paprika1 Teaspoon […]
Skillet Chicken, Green Beans and Lemon Butter
April 29, 2022 Leave a Comment
I found this easy dinner recipe on the aimeeathome web site. The chicken breast is tender and flavorful. The adults in my Nanny Family love shallots so I added the small onions to the recipe and kept them to one side of the skillet. Just double or triple the recipe if making it for the […]
Honey Brown Sugar Chicken Tenders by Betty Crocker
April 15, 2022 Leave a Comment
If you care for a finicky eater this may be one of the best recipes to try to serve the child because it tastes great. This is my Nanny Kid’s new favorite chicken dinner and lunch. It’s so easy and quick to make. The child asked me to share with my readers that the reason […]
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