
Kids' Table Chicken Lollipop Holiday Bake
By Good Ranchers
December 1, 2023
Looking for a kid-friendly holiday recipe that's both delicious and fun? Our Chicken Lollipop Holiday Bake is a delightful and wholesome dish that the little ones will adore. With Good Ranchers’ Chicken Lollipops, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and a touch of sage, it's a festive treat that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
- 6 Good Ranchers’ Chicken Lollipops
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes, scrubbed and halved lengthwise
- ½ cup fresh Cranberries
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 6 fresh Sage leaves
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 cup cooked Rice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the Chicken Lollipops, sweet potatoes, cranberries, and diced onion on the prepared baking sheet.
- Scatter the fresh sage leaves over the ingredients.
- Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
- Roast the ingredients uncovered in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, and the sweet potatoes and cranberries are tender.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. During this time, the flavors will meld together beautifully.
- Toss the cooked rice with all of the roasted vegetables and cranberries.
- For a perfect kid-table holiday bake, serve the Chicken Lollipop on top of the rice and veggies.
- If you're serving toddlers, consider pulling the meat off the bone and throwing all the ingredients in a blender for a few pulses to create a toddler-friendly holiday meal.
Conclusion:
This Chicken Lollipop Holiday Bake is a fantastic addition to your holiday menu, especially when you want to please the little ones. It's flavorful, visually appealing, and customizable for different age groups. Enjoy the holiday spirit with this delightful dish!