Chicken cupcakes with corn and cherries provençale styleA recipe suitable for baby 12-36 months. Chicken cupcakes with corn and cherries provençale style (cupcake-shaped), bulgur and parsley. SAFETY: CHERRY PITS REMOVED (choking + cyanide), CORN KERNELS OFF COB (digestion), EGG allergy check, POULTRY cooked through.
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- 🍽️60 gchickenAlternative: silken tofu
- 🍽️80 gcornAlternative: cucumber
- 🍽️50 gbulgurAlternative: quinoa
- 🍽️30 gcornAlternative: orange or kiwi
- 🫒1 tbspolive oilAlternative: rapeseed oil
- 🍽️3 gparsleyAlternative: nutmeg
- 🍽️50 pieceeggAlternative: fresh cheese
2 servings
1
- CHECK EGG ALLERGY (introduce one at a time before serving)
- Cut the chicken into baby-adapted pieces, remove skin
- Cook the chicken in a pan with a little water (no salt)
- Mince the cooked chicken finely (digestion)
- Wash the corn, REMOVE KERNELS FROM COB (CRITICAL - digestion)
Cook the corn kernels in boiling water (8-10 min)
Pit the cherries (CRITICAL - remove all pits, choking + cyanide)Cut the cherry flesh into small piecesCook the bulgur as directedTake all ingredients out 20 min before (room temperature)Cutting boardParing knifeKitchen scaleMixing bowlSteamer potCupcake molds (silicone) - Do NOT serve if egg-allergic
- CRITICAL: corn on the cob is hard to digest for baby
- CRITICAL: cherry pits are choking hazard + cyanide
- CRITICAL: undercooked poultry is dangerous
- Never add salt: baby's immature kidneys
- Always check egg freshness
- Always remove chicken skin
- Cut ALL pieces the same size for even cooking
- For 12-18 months: thinner pieces (0.8 cm)
- CRITICAL: confirm NO egg allergy before serving
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS remove corn from cob (digestion)
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS pit cherries (choking + cyanide)
- CRITICAL: ALWAYS cook chicken through
2
- Mix the cooked bulgur and corn kernels in a large bowl
- Add the minced chicken and cherry pieces
- Add the full egg as binder
- Pour in the olive oil and parsley
- Mix with a wooden spoon gently
- Shape into cupcakes using silicone molds (4-5 cm diameter)
- Press the mixture gently into the molds
- Place on a baking sheet
- Let rest 5 min in the fridge
Large bowlWooden spoonForkClean handsCupcake molds (silicone)Baking sheet - Do not overmix: chicken breaks
- Do not add too much flour: cupcakes become too dense
- Do not make cupcakes too big: max 5 cm diameter
- Do not leave air in the cupcakes
- Always check egg freshness
- Always check cherry pitting
- If the dough is too sticky: add 1 tsp rice flour
- If too dry: add 1 tsp liquid (water or adapted milk)
- Use silicone molds for easy unmolding
- Vary sizes according to age
- For 24-36 months: bigger cupcakes
- Take out 30 min before for better incorporation
3
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan
- Lightly oil the cupcake molds
- Arrange the cupcakes on a baking sheet
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 15-18 min
- Check cooking halfway through (egg must be fully cooked)
- Meanwhile, prepare the parsley sauce: yogurt + pinch parsley + 1 tsp olive oil
- Mix the sauce well and chill
- Remove the cupcakes when golden
- Let cool 3-4 min before unmolding
- Test the temp with a finger: warm
- Serve immediately with the sauce on the side
Baking sheetPastry brushForkTongsSmall bowlTimer - Do not forget to preheat
- Do not overcrowd the sheet
- Do not open the oven in the first 8 min
- Do not overcook: cupcakes become hard
- Do not serve sauce too warm (kills probiotics)
- Always unmold carefully
- Always check egg is fully cooked
- Check cooking: golden brown outside, egg fully cooked (70°C)
- 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
- FINAL CHECK: confirm NO egg allergy + no cherry pits + corn kernels off cob
- Prepare a fresh small cherry piece garnish
- Unmold the warm cupcakes
- Arrange on baby's plate
- Add small cherry pieces around
- Serve the parsley sauce in a small separate bowl
- Show how to pick up the cupcakes
- Serve warm
- Watch baby during the meal
- Monitor allergy signs (rash, swelling - egg, poultry)
- Put leftovers in the fridge
Baby plateSmall bowl + suction cupSpoonNon-slip clothPhone (emergency) - Do not serve burning hot
- FINAL CHECK for egg + cherry pits + corn off cob
- Always serve cherries pitted
- Do not leave baby alone
- Do not reheat several times
- NEVER serve egg to egg-allergic baby
- Serve warm: flavors are more developed
- Cherry adds Provençal sweetness
- For 12-18 months: cut cupcakes in half
- Silicone bowl with suction cup
- Offer 2-3 different sides
- Keep phone nearby in case of allergic reaction
