BLW Recipesby Avo

6 months+ · Meal

Soft Chicken Shreds

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

Ingredients

  • 100g chicken breast

Method

  1. 01

    Place chicken breast in a small saucepan and cover with water.

  2. 02

    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–18 minutes until cooked through.

  3. 03

    Alternatively, steam the chicken breast over boiling water for 18–20 minutes.

  4. 04

    Remove from heat and allow to cool in the liquid to retain moisture.

  5. 05

    Shred the chicken into thin, soft strips using two forks.

Gallery

Soft Chicken Shreds — photo 1
Soft Chicken Shreds — photo 2

How to offer

Place a few chicken shreds on the high chair tray. The fibrous texture is easy for babies to gum. Supervise closely and ensure the chicken is moist enough — dry chicken can be a choking risk.

Storage

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

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