Easy Kid-Friendly President’s Day Supper

This year, President’s Day falls on the Monday after Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a Thursday. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to turn Valentine’s Day into a four-day romantic weekend. For those California ski enthusiasts, hitting the slopes is probably in the game plan. Unless you are stuck in mountain traffic, you might want to make something simple, all-American to honor Abe and George.

For Abe, it was a simple choice – Honest Abe’s Herb Delights – Savory Dinner Rolls in honor of our country’s 16th President who was partial to Biscuits. As for George – sorry sir but I’m going for easy way out and suggest a store-bought Cherry Pie on your way home from the slopes. After all, it’s the thought that counts even if the tale of George and the Cherry Tree is the stuff of political make-believe. The story was invented by Parson Mason Weems who wrote a biography of George Washington shortly after Washington’s death.  Since so little is known about Washington’s childhood, Weems invented several anecdotes about Washington’s early life to illustrate the origins of the heroic qualities Washington exhibited as an adult.  Introduced to countless schoolchildren as a moral tale in the McGuffey Reader textbook, the parable has become a persistent part of American mythology. Still, a Cherry Pie to honor George is a fitting symbol.

Let’s face it, we need more than Herb Biscuits and Cherry Pie. What could be easier than Chicken Tenders? Kids love ’em, they are super easy to make and go well with Mr. Lincoln’s Savory Rolls. Who could ask for more? Serve this up with a toss salad or some buttery corn and call it a night. These days, I’m all about simple – so long as I don’t need to skimp on flavor.

Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce
Chicken Tenders
3-4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch strips
½ Cup Butter
1 Cup Bread Crumbs seasoned with:
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
½ Teaspoon Dill Weed
Cooking Spray

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Cover baking sheet with foil. Pour olive oil onto foil-lined baking sheet to lightly coat entire surface.

Cut chicken breasts into strips, set aside.

Combine bread crumbs and seasonings in a pie pan. Melt butter in another pie pan.

Dip chicken strips into butter, then roll in breadcrumb mixture to coat.

Place the chicken on a baking sheet and lightly spray cooking spray over chicken. Pop chicken in the oven and bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and chicken is cooked through.

Dipping Sauces
1 Cup Barbecue Sauce
1 Cup Honey Mustard

Place dipping sauces into small bowls. Arrange chicken tenders around dipping sauces and serve.

Tip: If serving with Honest Abe’s Biscuits; have those ready to go before starting chicken. Pop chicken in the oven about 5 minutes before cooking biscuits and you should be good to go. Toss a salad (if serving) while everything bakes in the oven.

If you are looking for something more substantial menu to honor President’s Day and gather the family around the supper table, try my post from last year, In Honor of President’s Day – with a Boston Cream Pie, Country Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peas and Herb Biscuits.

Author: Rosemarie's Kitchen

I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures. View all posts by Rosemarie's Kitchen