by Laura Falin posted in Life & Home

When my kids refuse to eat something, I've found it's for one of two reasons. One is because it really, truly tastes horrible and disgusting to them. Then we do things like trying it different ways, or trying it several times over a long period to see if they'll eat it. Sometimes this works, sometimes it doesn't. I myself have tried broccoli hundreds of different ways over the years and I still think it tastes like feet.
But the other reason they won't eat is because mealtime has turned into a power struggle. When that happens, I've found that things like breakfast bars and dinner bowls help tremendously. Set out several things for the kids to pick from and let them build their own dinner. I believe this is what The Experts call "choices with limits." So kids feel like they get some choice in what they're eating, but they're still eating the stuff you've set out for them to choose from.
These chicken taco salad bowls are one of my kids' favorites, and they come together quickly so they're great for hectic nights when you don't have long to get dinner on the table.
And the best thing about dinner bowls -- just use what you have on-hand for the most part. No tomatoes" Skip 'em. Green onions you need to use up" Toss 'em in there. Don't overthink it, just raid the veggie drawer, see whatcha got, and offer it up.
Chicken Taco Salad Bowls
Ingredients:

2 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Tb olive oil
taco seasoni...