We all know, kids are picky eaters. Finking a meal that they’ll love can cause a lot of headaches. They usually choose whatever is unhealthy. So, for them, combining health with taste is quite a difficult task for the parents. But don’t worry this kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe will be a guaranteed winner!
These tender, juicy chicken thighs are flavourful, easy to chew, and made with simple ingredients that even picky eaters will enjoy. Plus, they are so easy to prepare that even super-busy parents can make them during busy weeknights.
These boneless chicken thigh recipes are packed with a bunch of spices making it so tasty that kids will surely love them. You can also serve it with various side dishes and dipping sauces – don’t worry I will give you ideas on this as well. So, if you want to know about it, just stick to the post.
Why Kids LOVE This Recipe
As we all know chicken breasts are the best part of a chicken to eat in terms of nutrition. According to WebMD, it’s the healthiest cut of the bird. But for kids, it’s healthy obviously, but they don’t like it that much. Just because they are less tender and not easy to chew.
In this point of view, boneless skinless chicken thighs are a lot better because they are naturally more tender than chicken thighs, making them easier for kids to chew and enjoy without any dryness.
This recipe is also designed with kid-friendly flavors in mind – mild seasonings that are tasty but not overwhelming. You can use the spices I have mentioned, according to your child’s taste as well.
Also, as we have used boneless and skinless thighs, kids don’t have to deal with bones. This recipe contains skinless thighs as well. Skinless chicken thighs are also perfect for the kids because they have a softer, and more uniform texture without the chewy or sometimes rubbery skin that most of the children dislike. Skinless chicken also absorbs more flavors and spices than skin-in chicken.
So, if you have read so far, then you have understood why this kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe is actually KID-FRIENDLY.
Why Parents Love This Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipe
Parents also love this recipe. Here’s why:
To make this recipe, you’ll need minimum prep and simple ingredients and spices. For equipment, you will need nothing but an air fryer only as we are gonna use an air fryer to make this recipe.
Now let’s keep the time aside. This recipe is healthy for your children as well as budget-friendly.
You can see the estimated nutritional values of this recipe in the recipe card section.
Ingredients to make these Kid-friendly Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipe
Here are all the ingredients you will need to make this recipe easily:
- Chicken Thighs – Basic ingredient for this recipe.
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
- Honey – We would use a little bit of honey to marinade the chicken thighs not a lot.
- Complete Seasoning – I will be Badia Complete Seasoning, but you can use any of the products available online.
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make this kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe:
- Take 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (mild spice level), 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Paprika or use it to your taste, 1 tablespoon of honey for just a touch of sweetness, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of complete seasoning and 4 chicken thighs into a Ziploc bag and mix it pretty well.
- Now, marinate the mixture for at least 30 minutes or you can also marinate it overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your air-fryer to 300°F and let it run for 3 to 5 minutes before putting your chicken inside of it.
- Now, after preheating, keep the temperature as it is put the chicken inside the air fryer, and cook it for another 30 minutes.
- Remember to flip them over for every 10 minutes.
- Now when you are done, just eat it and enjoy.
Recipe Card
Kid-friendly Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh Recipe
Description
If you are looking for a healthy yet tasty chicken thigh recipe for kids then look no further. This kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe will be a perfect fit for your child.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Take 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper (mild spice level), 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of Paprika or use it to your taste, 1 tablespoon of honey for just a touch of sweetness, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of complete seasoning and 4 chicken thighs into a Ziploc bag and mix it pretty well.
- Now, marinate the mixture for at least 30 minutes or you can also marinate it overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your air-fryer to 300°F and let it run for 3 to 5 minutes before putting your chicken inside of it.
- Now, after preheating, keep the temperature as it is put the chicken inside the air fryer, and cook it for another 30 minutes.
- Remember to flip them over for every 10 minutes.
- Now when you are done, just eat it and enjoy.
Notes
- Always check if the chicken is fully cooked by ensuring the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Use a chicken thermometer for this job.
- You can change the measurements of the spices according to your child’s taste.
Side Dishes To Serve With This Recipe
Now this is the most basic yet the easiest boneless skinless kid-friendly chicken thigh recipe, here’s a few things that you can serve with the delicious food you just prepared:
- Mashed Potatoes: You can serve creamy, buttery mashed potatoes that can pair perfectly with the tender chicken and it will be loved by your kid.
- Steamed Vegetables: I tried it a few times on my kids and it worked perfectly. But still, you can try giving steamed carrots, green beans, or broccoli for a perfect nutritional balance.
- Mac and Cheese: A cheesy, comforting side that kids will love.
- Rice Pilaf: Lightly seasoned rice with a hint of butter for a simple yet tasty side.
- Corn of the Cob: Sweet corn has been a hit with kids all the time!
- Sweet Potato Fries: Crispy and slightly sweet fries that match the honey glaze.
- Dinner Rolls or Garlic Bread: Soft rolls for an easy, filling addition!
Serving Tips
Kids always love dips. You can serve them with honey mustard, ranch, or a mild BBQ sauce that they will surely love. You can also sprinkle a little parsley over the dishes for a restaurant-style look that will make your kids try the food out.
You can also chop the prepared chicken thighs and use them in wraps, sandwiches, or even salads for variety.
Storage And Meal Prep Tips
Let’s say you couldn’t eat it fully at once and you want to keep it for later. You can do it. First, you need to cool the cooked chicken completely which I think can be done while eating. Then keep it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days straight. And if you want to preserve it for later you can do it as well.
First, mix the chicken with all the spices I just told you. Now keep that for up to 2 months without any problem. Whenever you want to eat that, you have to thaw it overnight. I mean take that out of the freezer and put it in the refrigerator so that it can slowly defrost. Then you can follow the above instructions except of the marinating process and enjoy your freshly cooked food.
Other Recipes
You can try my other chicken thigh recipes that are also tasty:
- Chicken thigh recipe for diabetics
- Low salt chicken thigh recipe
- Trader Joe’s shawarma chicken thigh recipe
Also check out the category of Chicken thigh recipes for more recipes.
Finally, try this recipe. If you have tried it then please let me know how it was in the comments below. Also, the sole purpose of this recipe is to make your kids happy. So, please let me know if they are happy. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
