BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Chicken & Broccoli

Chicken & Broccoli — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free

Ingredients

  • 100g boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 80g broccoli florets
  • 3-4 tbsp water or reserved cooking liquid

Method

  1. 01

    Cut chicken breast into small, even pieces.

  2. 02

    Cut broccoli into small florets.

  3. 03

    Steam chicken pieces for 15–18 minutes until fully cooked through.

  4. 04

    Add broccoli florets to the steamer for the last 8 minutes until tender.

  5. 05

    Transfer both to a blender, add 3–4 tablespoons of water or cooking liquid, and blend until smooth.

Gallery

Chicken & Broccoli — photo 1
Chicken & Broccoli — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm on a spoon. Broccoli is a great source of folate and vitamin C to support iron absorption from the chicken.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 1 month.

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