05 Apr Chicken Nuggets

Before kids I was the greatest parent.

I vowed that my kids would never throw public tantrums. They would honor bedtime. We would keep toys neat and tidy. (And in the play room.) And, there wouldn’t be such a thing as “kid food.”

Savannah impresses me with her palate. Theo isn’t bad… not great, but that’s 3 years old for you. But still, if given the choice, they both would grab some hot dogs, fruit snacks, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets and call it sustenance.

I read all the books, I made the baby food and still, they love “kid” food.

So, instead of fighting it, I am meeting them where they are and we “do” kid food. But, in my own way. We are exploring the idea of making hot dogs with our pork, we do mac and cheese easily from pantry staples, I let fruit snacks slide and I make a big batch of chicken nuggets thanks to our freezer full of chicken.

Making chicken nuggets is surprisingly simple. The biggest thing you need is a food processor.

I use a whole chicken and break it into pieces to utilize the boneless, skinless chicken breast. Then, the thighs and wings become an easy sheet pan dinner the next day.

Now, having our essential foods on hand and also getting a little more hands on feels important. If you are interested in filling your freezer this summer with lots of pasture raised whole chickens don’t hesitate to sign up for our Chicken CSA. We are available to answer any questions that you might have!