🍎 Snack🧒 2-3 yearshigh-proteincolorfulquick
Rainbow Chicken Couscous Snack Cup
Tiny couscous, juicy chicken, sweet corn, and bright mango in a colorful, finger-friendly cup.
18 minutes1 servingSoft separate couscous grains, tender bite-size chicken, crisp-tender bell pepper, soft corn kernels, and juicy mango pieces.
Ingredients(6)
- 1/4 cup dry whole-wheat couscous
- 1/4 cup finely diced cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced ripe mango
- 1 tablespoon plain whole-milk yogurt
Instructions(7 steps)
- 1
Boil 1/3 cup water in a small pot or kettle (3 min)
- 2
Pour boiling water over couscous in a bowl, cover (1 min)
- 3
Microwave corn with 1 tablespoon water until tender, drain well (2 min)
- 4
Fluff couscous with a fork until grains separate (1 min)
- 5
Stir in chicken, corn, and red bell pepper until evenly mixed (2 min)
- 6
Fold in mango and yogurt gently to coat without mashing (2 min)
- 7
Serve in a small cup or divided plate, slightly cooled (4 min)
Nutritional Highlights
- -Protein from chicken
- -Fiber from whole wheat
- -Vitamin C from mango
Age Appropriateness
Pieces are small, soft, and easy to chew while still offering distinct textures and mild flavors.
Introduction Tip
Serve slightly warm, and let your toddler pick up small pinches with fingers or a spoon.