10 Chicken Breast Recipes For When You Need Chicken Ulam Ideas

One of the easiest meats to feed to our kids – whether they’re picky or not – has got to be chicken. It’s very versatile and can be cooked any number of ways, and compared to pork and beef, chicken takes a shorter time to cook through. Chicken has amino acids and nutrients like vitamin B12, zinc, iron and copper that help our kids build stronger muscles and bones.

Is chicken breast healthier than chicken thighs?

The short answer is that chicken breast is not necessarily “healthier” than chicken breast, meaning: they both contain a healthy amount of protein and nutrients to help your children grow. However, the key difference lies in the calorie and fat content of both parts.

Chicken thighs have higher calorie and fat content compared to chicken breasts. This isn’t a very big deal if you aren’t worried about your child’s weight, and it all really depends on how much your child eats per serving. However, if you want to serve up less fatty dishes without giving up on the health benefits chicken offers, chicken breast is the way to go!

Here are some ulam ideas using chicken breast:

1. Boneless Fried Chicken Recipe

You’re essentially pan-frying the chicken in this Boneless Fried Chicken Recipe, but that doesn’t mean the skin won’t get as crispy as your little ones like! And, if you’re worried about over-frying the chicken and getting it dry, this recipe has a no-fuss way to add moisture back: a simple sauce to go with your boneless fried chicken.

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2. Chicken Bulgogi Recipe

What we love about this Chicken Bulgogi Recipe is that you can add this to your meal prep plan. Simply make the marinade, chuck the chicken in, and freeze – then thaw and cook when your kids are in a K-food mood. We pan-fry the chicken here because that’s the easiest way to cook it, but if you’ve got the time, you can also definitely grill the chicken for that extra smoky flavor.

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3. Chicken Popcorn Recipe

Serving up fried food to our kids feels like an indulgence, but this Chicken Popcorn Recipe doesn’t have to be an oily mess! In fact, it’s less oily because you’re using chicken breast. The key is to ensure that your oil is hot enough before adding in the chicken popcorn. Here’s how to check if you don’t have a kitchen thermometer: dip a bamboo chopstick or barbecue stick into your oil. If the stick bubbles up right away, then you’re ready to fry! This recipe comes together quickly, and is great to add to your rotation especially on those busy days.

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4. Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

It takes four ingredients to make the teriyaki marinade (and sauce!) for this Teriyaki Chicken Recipe, and you wouldn’t believe how juicy and delicious the resulting dish is. It’ll take you maybe five minutes (probably less) to put the marinade together, and then you can do other chores while it sits in the refrigerator. When it’s time to cook, here’s a little tip: if you flatten your chicken breasts ahead of time, it will take even less time to cook! Alternatively, you can chop up the chicken breasts into strips or cubes before pan-frying or grilling.

Get this teriyaki chicken recipe at Yummy.ph.

5. Yogurt And Spice Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe

If you want to introduce your kids to more Middle Eastern flavors, try this Yogurt And Spice Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipe. The spice here doesn’t mean it’s hot – it refers to the turmeric and cumin, which give this chicken dish a unique flavor.

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6. Chicken a la King Recipe

This Chicken a la King Recipe is creamy, meaty, and super easy to cook at home! While it doesn’t freeze well – the creamy sauce will curdle upon reheating – it does cook pretty fast so you don’t need too much time to make this heartwarming chicken dish. It’s great served with rice, but you can also serve it with mashed potatoes or with garlic bread on the side.

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7. Cheesy Chicken Nuggets Recipe

You’ll want to add this Cheesy Chicken Nuggets Recipe to your meal prep menu! Not only is it easy to make; it also freezes well so making big batches makes very efficient use of your precious time. The recipe calls for chopping the chicken breast, but if you have a food processor, you can use that to make prepping that much easier.

Get this cheesy chicken nuggets recipe at Yummy.ph.

8. Chicken Salpicao Recipe

Here’s another chicken recipe you can make ahead. You can prepare dry rub for this Chicken Salpicao Recipe, mix it with your chopped up chicken breasts, and let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour before cooking or freeze and thaw when you’re in need of a quick but filling meal. And because the chicken breast is cubed, it takes only a few minutes (read: less than 10) to saute it with garlic and some more seasoning that will give this chicken salpicao an extra oomph.

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9. Meatballs with Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe

What we love about this Meatballs with Sweet Soy Sauce Recipe is that it’s a sneaky way to add veggies to your child’s meal: the chicken meatballs are made with cabbage and carrots, but it’s still meaty and juicy and everything your child would love in a meatball! Normally, the meatballs are deep fried, but you can also pop them in the air fryer or an oven at 190 degrees celsius for 10-15 minutes or until it’s golden brown. It won’t get as crispy as it could if deep fried, but it will still be as delicious.

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10. Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Did you really think we’d make a list of chicken breast recipes for kids without adding a quintessential Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe? Making chicken cordon bleu could be a bit tedious, but just like some of the chicken recipes on here, the rolls can be made ahead, frozen, and then thawed and cooked when you want to serve them. Just make sure that the rolls have completely thawed before frying or air frying to ensure that the chicken is cooked through.

Get this chicken cordon bleu recipe at Yummy.ph.

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