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Recipe Overview
The Game Plan
How Long it Will Take with Kid Chefs
60 minutes (45 of which are active)
Recipe Yield
10-12 chicken fingers, 3 cups butternut squash, 3 cups Brussels sprouts
Serves 4-6 people
Suggested Serving Size
Little kids (age 8 and under): 1 chicken strip & as many veggies as they want
Big kids and adults (age 9+): 3 chicken strips & as many veggies as they want
Grocery List
Ingredient notes
Plain greek yogurt:
Milk fat of your choice (for more info, read "What Dairy is Right for My Family?")
Bread crumbs:
We like these ones because they’re whole wheat and don’t have any additives or preservatives.
Look for bread crumbs that only have “flour, salt, and yeast” listed in the ingredients.
Gluten-Free and Wheat-Free option: Aleia's Panko
Optional to Prep Ahead
If you purchased a whole butternut squash, cube it:
Here’s how to do it. You’ll want to make your cubes about the same size.
Your squash will probably yield more than 1 lb of cubes. Whatever doesn’t fit on the pan can be roasted while you sit down to eat (yum, leftovers!) or frozen.
If you purchased chicken breasts, cut them into tenders:
Cut the breasts into strips about ½” thick
Put the strips between 2 sheets of wax paper, and pound with a meat tenderizer (or soup can). This will make the strips thinner and will ensure a faster cook time.
Tools Needed
Grown-Up Tips
Grown-up Pro Tip
We keep the butternut squash and Brussels separate on the pan to help kids who don’t like things mixed together. But if that’s not an issue for your kiddos, mix away!
This Recipe is Dietician Approved!
“Did you know? Children need carbohydrates to grow properly, but starchy vegetables like butternut squash can be offered in place of other common carbohydrates like rice, pasta, or bread at a meal. When paired with lean proteins and healthy fats, this makes a complete meal!”
Videos for Kiddos
How Pumpkins Grow (by True Food TV)
The Chicken Dance Song
Chicken Fingers Hall of Fame
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Dietary Needs and Substitutions
Recipe as Written
With Substitutions:
To make Gluten-Free and Wheat Free, use GF breadcrumbs like Aleia’s Panko
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