It might be spring break now, but soon our family will have to get back to a normal schedule. In my case, "normal" means commuting downtown three days a week, and then rushing home in time to feed the kids dinner before we head to almost nightly sports practices, Scout meetings or other activities. Often we have to be out the door by 5:30pm. So, when are kids supposed to eat? Or should I say - when are parents supposed to find time to cook?
I'm as guilty as the next mom of hitting the closest drive-thru to grab the boys chicken nuggets and fries. However, I made a resolution for 2019 that I would create a weekly meal plan, prep a few dishes in advance on Sundays, and really limit those fast food trips. All of us need to eat healthier!
With that said, let me introduce you to the brand-new Perdue® Simply Smart® Organics product lineup, which includes whole grain, gluten-free and lightly breaded varieties of nuggets, strips and tenders in the refrigerated and frozen foods sections of your local grocery store. All products are made with five to seven simple ingredients that you can pronounce and recognize! Let's face it… not every meal can be made from scratch. Perdue offers this hassle-free and guilt-free option for dinner that you can serve up in no more time than it takes to grab that much less healthy (and more expensive) fast food.
When I was at Publix on Sunday, I picked up the Simply Smart Organics gluten-free tenders to try. I did plan ahead, and so I prepared a cheesy broccoli and brown rice casserole to serve with them for Monday's dinner. Success! Everyone enjoyed them, and I had a healthy meal ready to go before 5:30pm - and no pots or pans to wash later.
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Want to keep it even more simple? Serve your family tenders with carrots, celery and ranch. Mix them in a green salad. Microwave a ready-made, store-bought side. Your kids will be happy, and you'll know that the whole family is enjoying a healthy meal.
For more information about Perdue Simply Smart Organics, visit www.perdue.com or www.facebook.com/perduechicken. Pick yours up at area Publix or Kroger stores today!
*I received compensation for this review. Any opinions, however, are entirely my own.
