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One dish CAN please both picky kids and gourmet grown-ups. These recipes can be tweaked for each.

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Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts
Randy Mayor

Lemon-Grilled Chicken Breasts

Keep chicken breasts on hand, and you'll always have options. Creative pairings mean endless dinner possibilities. No-grill option: Brown the chicken in a pan as opposed to firing up the grill. Or, try a grill pan.

For Kids: Serve the chicken diced on some baby spinach greens along with your kids' favorite dressing, or serve it atop couscous made with chicken broth and raisins. Nutrient-boosting option: Top with homemade fruit salsa.

For Adults: Serve with caramelized onions, spicy tomato salsa, and homemade guacamole. Or serve it on the kid-friendly couscous above, adding diced olives, cashews, and lemon zest. Warm salad option: Diced, atop baby spinach greens sautéed with mushrooms, garlic, and cayenne.

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