Get the recipe: How to Serve Meat to Baby: Chicken Meatballs
These soft and tender chicken meatballs are a great finger food for babies. Plus, this post has 5 more simple meat recipe ideas for baby - puree, mashed into a chunky puree, served on the bone, shredded, or served in strips as a finger food or for baby-led weaning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano or basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep: If baking, preheat the oven to 400° F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and coat with a little cooking spray.
- Mix: In a medium mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients. Mix together with your hands or a spatula until just incorporated.
- Form: Roll the mixture into 3" long rolls – roughly 10 in total. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until done all the way through. Let cool and serve to baby.
Notes
Age: 6-7+ months
Yield: 10 longer meatballs
Storage: will store in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 months. To reheat, gently heat the meatballs in the microwave or in a skillet on the stove top until just warm.
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