Chicken cubes with melon pan-friedA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken cubes with melon pan-fried (cube-shaped), swiss chard and sweet pepper. SAFETY: REMOVE CHICKEN CARTILAGE, REMOVE SWISS CHARD STEMS (very fibrous), REMOVE MELON SEEDS (choking hazard).
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- 🍽️60 gchickenAlternative: silken tofu
- 🍽️80 gswiss chardAlternative: eggplant
- 🍽️50 gshort pastaAlternative: sweet potato
- 🍽️30 gswiss chardAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gsweet pepperAlternative: tarragon
- 🍽️50 pieceplain yogurtAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- WASH chicken and CHECK NO CARTILAGE (choking hazard)
- Mince chicken finely with knife or manual grinder
- WASH swiss chard and REMOVE ALL STEMS (CRITICAL - very fibrous)
- Cut the swiss chard leaves into small cubes
- REMOVE ALL MELON SEEDS (CRITICAL - choking hazard)
Cut the melon flesh into small cubes
Cook the short pasta as directed (8-10 min)Check the yogurt freshnessTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlFrying pan - CRITICAL: chicken cartilage is choking hazard
- CRITICAL: swiss chard stems are very fibrous
- CRITICAL: melon seeds are choking hazard
- Do not add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check yogurt freshness
- Always check chicken freshness
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove chicken cartilage
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove swiss chard stems
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove melon seeds
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
2
- Mix the cooked pasta and swiss chard cubes in a large bowl
- Add the chicken pieces and melon cubes
- Add the plain yogurt as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and sweet pepper
- Mix with a wooden spoon
- Shape into cubes (3-4 cm per side)
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat
- Place the cubes in the pan leaving space between each
- Cook 3-4 min per side (golden brown)
- Press gently with a spatula to flatten
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsNon-stick frying panSpatula - Do not overmix: chicken breaks
- Do not add too much flour: cubes become too dense
- Do not make cubes too big: max 4 cm
- Do not leave air in the cubes
- Always check chicken cartilage
- Always use non-stick pan
- 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
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger cubes
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
3
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat
- Add 1 tsp olive oil
- Place the cubes in the pan leaving 2 cm between each
- Cook 3-4 min per side (golden brown)
- Check cooking halfway through
- Meanwhile, prepare the sweet pepper sauce: yogurt + pinch sweet pepper + 1 tsp olive oil
- Mix the sauce well and chill
- Remove the cubes when golden on all sides
- Let cool 3-4 min
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately with the sauce on the side
Non-stick frying panSpatulaForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - Do not use too high heat (burns outside)
- Do not overcrowd the pan
- Do not flip too early (cubes break)
- Do not overcook: cubes become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always check chicken is fully cooked
- Check cooking: golden brown on all sides, chicken cooked through
- For 12-18 months: more moist cooking (lower heat)
- For 24-36 months: more golden cooking
- If browning too fast: lower heat
- Test with a toothpick: should come out clean
- Sauce: serve cold to preserve probiotics
4
- FINAL CHECK: confirm NO cartilage + no swiss chard stems + no melon seeds
- Prepare a fresh small melon cube garnish
- Arrange the warm cubes on baby's plate
- Add small melon cubes around
- Serve the sweet pepper sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the cubes
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor any signs of allergic reaction
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for cartilage + swiss chard stems + melon seeds
- Always serve melon without seeds
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- Never serve cartilage to baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Melon adds freshness
- For 12-18 months: cut cubes in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
