Chicken and zucchini sticks with strawberries
Chicken and zucchini sticks with strawberries A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken and zucchini sticks with fresh strawberries. SAFETY: ensure chicken is well-cooked (no pink), and slice strawberries thinly to avoid choking.
A recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken and zucchini sticks with fresh strawberries. SAFETY: ensure chicken is well-cooked (no pink), and slice strawberries thinly to avoid choking.
Difficulty Little dishes, big smiles!
🍽️ 60 g chickenAlternative: mozzarella 🍽️ 80 g zucchiniAlternative: pumpkin 🍽️ 50 g short pastaAlternative: oat flakes 🍽️ 30 g strawberryAlternative: orange or kiwi 🫒 1 tbsp olive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil 🍽️ 3 g rosemaryAlternative: nutmeg 🍽️ 50 piece plain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese 2 servings
Melting pieces, perfect for developing chewing safely.
No major allergen identified.
May contain traces of gluten.
per portion
Calories 161 kcal
Protein 12 g
Carbs 11 g
Fat 6 g 1
CHECK freshness of the chicken (smell, color, texture) Cut the chicken into regular 2 cm pieces (finer for 12-18 months) Wash and dice the zucchini (remove seeds if old) Cook the short pasta as directed (8 min), drain Slice the strawberries thinly (max 3 mm) and remove stems
Take all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)
Cutting board Paring knife Kitchen scale Mixing bowl Steamer pot Do NOT buy pre-cut chicken without re-checking Do not cut too large: choking hazard Never serve whole round strawberries to baby Always cook chicken well (no pink flesh) Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys NEVER serve undercooked chicken Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (1 cm) CRITICAL: strawberries MUST be sliced thinly (choking hazard if round) Always cook chicken well (no pink flesh) Check LABELS of all products Take out 30 min before for better incorporation 2
Mix the cooked pasta and zucchini in a large bowl Add the chicken pieces and strawberry slices, mix well Add the plain yogurt as binder Pour in the olive oil and chopped rosemary Mix with a wooden spoon Shape the sticks with damp hands (length 5 cm) Coat each stick with a thin layer of pasta flour (or oat flour) Place on a tray lined with parchment Let rest 5 min in the fridge Large bowl Wooden spoon Fork Clean hands Tray lined with parchment Do not overmix: elastic dough Do not add too much flour: sticks become too dense Do not forget to shape tightly: otherwise it crumbles Do not make sticks too big: max 6 cm length Do not leave air in the sticks Always check yogurt freshness If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk) Shape with damp hands: the sticks won't stick Make uniform sticks for even cooking Vary sizes according to age For 24-36 months: bigger sticks 3
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan Lightly oil a baking sheet Arrange the sticks leaving 2 cm between each Bake in the middle of the oven for 18 min (chicken well-cooked) Check cooking halfway through Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry sauce: yogurt + strawberry slices + 1 tsp olive oil Mix the sauce well and chill Remove the sticks when golden Let cool 3-4 min Test the temp with a finger: warm Serve immediately with the sauce on the side Baking sheet Pastry brush Fork Tongs Small bowl Timer Do not forget to preheat Do not overcrowd the sheet Do not open the oven in the first 8 min Do not overcook: chicken becomes dry Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics) NEVER serve pink chicken Check cooking: chicken is white inside, no pink For 12-18 months: more moist cooking For 24-36 months: more golden cooking If browning too fast: lower to 160°C Test with a toothpick: should come out clean Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics 4
Prepare a fresh strawberry slice garnish (thin) Arrange the warm sticks on baby's plate Add small thin strawberry pieces around Serve the strawberry yogurt sauce in a small separate bowl Show how to pick up the sticks Serve warm Watch baby during the meal Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling) Put leftovers in the fridge Baby plate Small bowl + suction cup Spoon Non-slip cloth Phone (emergency) Do not serve burning hot Always slice strawberries thinly for baby Do not leave baby alone Do not put too many strawberry pieces Do not reheat several times NEVER serve undercooked chicken Serve warm: flavors are more developed Strawberry adds color and natural sweetness For 12-18 months: cut sticks in half, strawberries in 4 Silicone bowl with suction cup Offer 2-3 different sides Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction 
