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Chicken and Sweet Potato Soft Bites

Name: Chicken and Sweet Potato Soft Bites
Prep time: 40 min
Yield: 12 bites (3-4 servings)
Ingredients: 1 small boneless skinless chicken breast (about 150g); 1 medium sweet potato (about 200g), peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons rolled oats, finely ground; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Tender chicken mixed with creamy sweet potato and shaped into soft, easy-to-hold pieces. A protein-packed meal that introduces savory flavors.

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40 minutes12 bites (3-4 servings)Soft finger food

Ingredients(6)

1 small boneless skinless chicken breast (about 150g)
1 medium sweet potato (about 200g), peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons rolled oats, finely ground
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions(8 steps)

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Place sweet potato cubes in a small saucepan, cover with water, and boil for 12-15 minutes until very soft. Drain well.
3
Meanwhile, poach the chicken breast in a separate small saucepan of gently simmering water for 14-16 minutes until cooked through (no pink inside). Let cool slightly.
4
Finely shred or mince the chicken into very small pieces using two forks.
5
Mash the sweet potato until smooth, then mix in the shredded chicken, yogurt, ground oats, and garlic powder.
6
Shape mixture into 12 small oval bites, about 1 tablespoon each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7
Brush tops lightly with olive oil. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden and firm to the touch.
8
Cool for 5 minutes before serving. They should be soft enough to squish between your fingers.

Nutritional Highlights

-Chicken provides lean protein and B vitamins
-Sweet potato is rich in beta-carotene and fiber
-Oats add iron and slow-release energy
-Yogurt adds calcium and probiotics

Age Appropriateness

Designed for 10-12 month olds. The soft, mashable texture works for babies with few teeth, while the shape encourages self-feeding.

Introduction Tip

Make these slightly larger for older babies who can grip well, or cut in half for younger ones still developing their pincer grasp.

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Instructions(8 steps)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place sweet potato cubes in a small saucepan, cover with water, and boil for 12-15 minutes until very soft. Drain well.

Meanwhile, poach the chicken breast in a separate small saucepan of gently simmering water for 14-16 minutes until cooked through (no pink inside). Let cool slightly.

Finely shred or mince the chicken into very small pieces using two forks.

Mash the sweet potato until smooth, then mix in the shredded chicken, yogurt, ground oats, and garlic powder.

Shape mixture into 12 small oval bites, about 1 tablespoon each, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Brush tops lightly with olive oil. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden and firm to the touch.

Cool for 5 minutes before serving. They should be soft enough to squish between your fingers.