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Easy Middle Eastern Chicken Recipes to Make With Your Toddler
Introducing your toddler to the vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine can be an exciting culinary adventure. Here are some easy-to-make chicken recipes that you can prepare together, fostering a love for cooking and diverse tastes:
- Chicken Shawarma Wraps:
- Mix child-friendly spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic powder
- Let your toddler help coat chicken pieces in the spice mix
- Supervise as they place chicken on a baking sheet
- While it bakes, prepare simple toppings like lettuce and tomatoes
- Allow your child to assemble their own wrap
- Lemon Garlic Chicken Skewers:
- Create a simple marinade with lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic
- Let your toddler help mix the marinade and coat chicken pieces
- Assist them in threading chicken onto skewers
- Grill or bake the skewers together
- Chicken and Vegetable Couscous:
- Cook chicken and vegetables separately
- Let your child mix cooked couscous with vegetables and chicken
- Add mild herbs like parsley for extra flavor
- Mini Chicken Koftas:
- Mix ground chicken with finely chopped onions and mild spices
- Help your toddler form small meatballs
- Bake the koftas and serve with a yogurt dip
- Chicken and Hummus Pita Pockets:
- Spread store-bought hummus in pita pockets
- Let your child add pre-cooked, shredded chicken and chopped vegetables
Remember to prioritize safety, supervise closely, and adjust recipes to suit your child’s tastes and abilities. These activities not only introduce new flavors but also help develop fine motor skills and foster a positive relationship with food.