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Amazing what a toothpick or two can do to gussy up a meal.

Toothpick Chicken

Again: A scheme to get kids to eat that's all about "presentation." If you can find cool toothpicks, or fun swizzle sticks to use instead of forks, it makes eating fun.

Ingredients

• Chicken tenderloins or boneless chicken breasts. You can use chicken breasts, too, but it's more work.
• Red, Orange and Yellow Peppers
• Baby Carrots
• Broccoli (or any other green veggie your kids will eat)
• Ranch Dressing
• Condensed soup and milk
• Or
• Powdered soup mix or bouillon cubes
• Rice (optional)

Equipment

• Cool plates (unusual shapes work well)
• Toothpicks or drink swizzle sticks
• Small container for dipping the ranch sauce (individual size is best.)
• Crockpot

Directions

1. Whisk condensed soup and milk OR soup mix in crockpot for flavor.
2. Place chicken tenderloins  or chicken breasts in the goo.
3. Cook till tender and falling apart. You’ll want to have flavorful chunks. (You’ll end up discarding the sauce; for some reason, kids don’t always like sauce.)
4. Chop peppers,  and other vegetables , into bite-size pieces .
5. Break chicken apart into bite-size pieces.
6. Arrange “artfully” on plate, with toothpicks.
7. Serve with individual dipping sauce, and with rice, if desired.

-Elizabeth Bushey

elizabeth@inklesstales.com