Chicken nuggets, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks…Children all over the world love chicken! But who can blame them? Meat is readily available, easily prepared, and can be cooked in many different ways! But if you want to prepare something new and a little more original, try these quick chicken recipes that even you will love!

Maple Baked Chicken Breasts

What do you need:

• 3/4 kg. boneless skinless chicken
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce (less sodium)
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
• Salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and place chicken inside. Sprinkle or rub salt and pepper on the chicken to taste. Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and soy sauce in a small bowl.

Pour mixture over chicken and toss to coat meat well. Arrange sprigs of rosemary and thyme along with the chicken. Bake in a preheated oven (425F) for 30 to 40 minutes.

Remove herbs and discard. Spoon sauce over chicken before serving!

The best cheesy chicken nuggets

What do you need:

• 1/2 kilo frozen chicken nuggets (use dino chicken nuggets for extra fun!)
• 2 cups of grated mozzarella
• 1 cup of pizza sauce
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh basil, chopped, to decorate

Place frozen chicken nuggets in a baking dish. Pour pizza sauce over nuggets and season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Top with mozzarella. Bake in a preheated oven (400F) for 25 to 30 minutes or until the pepitas are cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Easy Chicken Cheese Sloppy Joes

What do you need:

• 3/4 ground chicken
• 1 kilogram. minced garlic cloves
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups of grated mozzarella
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 buns, to serve

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the ground chicken and cook for an additional 6 minutes, or until no longer pink.

Add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder (if using), and Worcestershire sauce to skillet. Spice with salt and pepper. Stir ingredients until well combined. Simmer for 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and tangy.

Top with mozzarella and place cover for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Serve in buns.

These delicious quick chicken recipes are sure to make your little one smile!