🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Baked Veggie Chicken Nuggets — Soft and Colorful for 2-Year-Olds
No frying, no added salt or sugar: homemade chicken nuggets enriched with carrot and zucchini, baked until tender. A practical main meal for ages 2 and up.
⚠️ Contains allergens: egg, gluten
Ingredients
- 150 g chicken breast
- 1 small carrot (grated)
- 1/2 piece zucchini (grated)
- 1 piece egg
- 3-4 tablespoons whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for the tray and topping)
Directions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and pulse in a food processor or chop very finely.
- 2
Finely grate the carrot and zucchini, then squeeze out the excess moisture by hand.
- 3
In a bowl, knead the chicken, vegetables, egg, breadcrumbs and parsley into a smooth mixture.
- 4
Take walnut-sized portions and flatten them gently in your palm to form nugget shapes.
- 5
Arrange spaced apart on a parchment-lined tray and drizzle a few drops of olive oil on top.
- 6
Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) for 18-20 minutes, until lightly golden on both sides.
- 7
Let them cool; serve to your child in finger-sized, small bites.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chicken provides quality protein for the muscle growth that is so rapid at this age, while carrot and zucchini add color, fiber and a gentle natural sweetness. Because they are baked rather than fried, they contain far less fat, and their soft texture suits little jaws. Easy to hold with small fingers, they make a practical self-feeding meal.
Maiyko's note
Letting your little one grasp the nuggets with tiny hand movements supports their self-feeding skills; you can serve them with a little yogurt or some steamed vegetables. At Maiyko, we are by your side during these joyful mealtimes too, with our GOTS-certified organic cotton bibs for your child's comfort. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes; please make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
120
kcal
12 g
protein
7 g
carbs
5 g
fat
1 g
fiber
Foods in this recipe
⚕️ This recipe is for general informational purposes. The right time to introduce new foods and the risk of allergies vary from baby to baby — consult your pediatrician.
