Chicken meatballs
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.
- Suitable from
- Finger foods (BLW)
- Total time
- 25min
- Makes
- 4servings
- Iron
- 0.7mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
None
Ingredients
- Celery1/2 stick, chopped
- Carrots1 small, chopped
- Chicken thigh500g, cut into chunks
- Oil1 tablespoon
- Fresh chivesa few, snipped
- Broccoli, cooked1 small head, steamed
- Rice2 cup, cooked
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
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 120kcal
- Protein
- 8.1g
- Fat
- 6.0g
- Carbs
- 8.3g
- Carbs28%
- Protein27%
- Fat45%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 4 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.