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Chicken & Sweet Potato

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

Ingredients

  • 100g boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium sweet potato (about 150g)
  • 3-4 tbsp water

Method

  1. 01

    Peel and dice sweet potato into small cubes.

  2. 02

    Steam sweet potato for 15–18 minutes until very tender.

  3. 03

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

  4. 04

    Allow both to cool slightly.

  5. 05

    Combine chicken and sweet potato in a blender, add 3–4 tablespoons of water, and blend until completely smooth.

Gallery

Chicken & Sweet Potato — photo 1
Chicken & Sweet Potato — photo 2

How to offer

Serve warm. This is a classic first meat purée — the sweet potato's natural sweetness makes it very baby-friendly.

Storage

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

Nutrition note

Vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc, choline, selenium, and vitamin B3 are just a few of the elements found in chicken that babies require to survive. When taken as a whole, these nutrients support antioxidant functions, provide energy for cells, produce healthy blood, support a keen sense of taste and smell, and improve brain health.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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