Kid-friendly, fairly light chicken-and-veggie dinner with a mildly sweet soy-maple glaze (no mustard, no tomatoes). Serve with rice or potatoes if you want it more filling for the adult. Makes enough for 1 adult + 2 kids.
Details
Ingredients
- DRAPER VALLEY FARMS Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenders 1 lb (feeds 1 adult + 2 kids) $8.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Broccoli and Cauliflower 1 bag (16 oz) $4.89 (16 oz)
- Organic Garlic (or Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs) 2 cloves, minced (or 1 clove for very mild) $2.79/3 ct
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp (use low-sodium if you have it)
- Maple syrup 1 1/2 tbsp
- Olive oil (or neutral oil) 2 tsp
- Water 3 tbsp
- Cornstarch (optional, for a slightly thicker glaze) 1 tsp
- Black pepper a pinch
- Optional starch: rice or potatoes 2 cups cooked rice OR 1 lb potatoes
Instructions
- Optional starch: Start rice or roast/microwave potatoes so everything finishes together.
- Mix glaze: In a small cup, stir soy sauce + maple syrup + water. If you want it to cling more (kids usually like this), whisk in cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook chicken: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high with oil. Add chicken tenders in a single layer; cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook veggies: In the same skillet, add broccoli/cauliflower plus 2 tbsp water and a pinch of salt. Cover 2 minutes to steam, then uncover and cook 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Finish: Lower heat to medium. Add garlic; stir 20–30 seconds. Pour in glaze and simmer 30–90 seconds until glossy (and thickened if using cornstarch). Add chicken back and toss to coat.
- Serve: Plate veggies and chicken. Give kids more veg + chicken; give the adult a bigger portion and add rice/potatoes if desired.
Health notes: ~450–650 kcal per adult portion depending on starch. Light/moderate: lean chicken + lots of veg; glaze is a thin coating, not a heavy sauce.
Drink pairing: Milk or water for kids; for adults: a light, slightly off-dry WA Riesling works well with the soy-maple flavors.