Chicken for Baby

Find the best chicken recipes for babies and toddlers, plus a super flavorful and tender poached chicken that's a nutritious (and fast) finger food option.

Course Baby Food

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 68kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 garlic clove (sliced)
1 chicken breast (or two thighs)
1 slice fresh lemon

Instructions

Add the broth and garlic to a small pot or skillet over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
Add the chicken and simmer gently (reducing the heat if the broth starts to boil) for 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and cook for an addition 4-6 minutes, or until the center of the chicken reads 165 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool slightly. Slice up into finger-size pieces to serve baby-led weaning style, or dice or shred into very small pieces to serve as a finger food.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a dollop of marinara or pesto, or any other flavorful sauce you like to the chicken before serving.

Notes

Store leftover chicken in broth to maintain tenderness. Heat gently to serve.

Use chicken thighs as an easy alternative.

Do this in the slow cooker for the entire family with 1 quart chicken broth and 2 pounds chicken thighs. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, then shred and serve.

Season to taste with salt and pepper for older kids and adults as desired.

To make a simple chicken puree baby food, add 1 cup cooked chicken to a blender and blend with broth, starting with 1/4 cup and adding more as needed to make a smooth puree.

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