Weaning recipe: Chicken meatballs

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

Prep:15 mins
Cook:10 mins

Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 28
fat 1g
saturates 0.2g
carbs 0.1g
sugars 0.1g
fibre 0.1g
protein 5g
salt 0.1g

Ingredients

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

Tip

Jazz it up

If your family are partial to stronger flavours, serve with a little chilli or soy sauce for adults and older kids.

Method

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.