WEANING RECIPE: CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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If your toddler enjoys feeding him or herself then try these moreish chicken meatballs, made with fresh veggies and chicken thighs. Serve with rice and broccoli for a satisfying dinner

Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 25m

Yield serves family of 4 (makes 16-20 meatballs)

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ celery stick , cut into small chunks
1 small carrot , cut into small chunks
500g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
a few chives , snipped
oil , for greasing
boiled rice
steamed broccoli

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • To cook, put on a baking tray lined with greased foil and bake for 10 mins or until browned and cooked through.
  • Served with boiled rice and steamed broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 0.1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.1 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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