Whip up a delightful and protein-packed meal for your little one with Chicken Meatballs. These toddler-friendly meatballs are made with chunks of chicken and mild seasonings, creating a flavorful and easy-to-eat option.
Ingredients
Celery
1/2 stick, chopped
Carrots
1 small, chopped
Chicken thigh
500g, cut into chunks
Oil
1 tablespoon
Fresh chives
a few, snipped
Broccoli, cooked
1 small head, steamed
Rice
2 cup, cooked
Steps
1.
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Blitz the celery, carrot, chicken and chives in a food processor until finely chopped. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times.
2.
Shape into small meatballs. If freezing, space out on a tray and put in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and take them out when needed. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking.
3.
To cook, put on a baking tray lined with greased foil and bake for 10 mins or until browned and cooked through.
4.
Served with boiled rice and steamed broccoli.
Chicken meatballs
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Complexity
Easy Medium
Time
25
Min
Servings
4
Family foods
Oven
Main dishes
Soft and chewable
Proteins
Toddler foods
Finger foods (BLW)
Whole foods
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