🍲 Ana Yemek · 2 yaş
Vegetable Chicken Sauté — a Soft, Colorful Main Dish for 2 Years
A colourful, satisfying main dish in which small diced chicken is cooked with carrot, courgette and peas until tender. From 2 years onward, lightly seasoned, easy to mash and suitable for eating with hands — a gentle plate.
Ingredients
- 1 piece Chicken breast (cut into small cubes)
- 1 piece Carrot (cut into small cubes)
- 1 piece Courgette (cut into small cubes)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh or frozen peas
- 1 piece Small potato (cut into small cubes)
- 0.5 piece Onion (finely grated)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Drinking water (for cooking)
Directions
- 1
Wash your hands, the cutting board and the bowl and spoons you will use. Cut the chicken and vegetables into small cubes your child can mash easily.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a wide pan; add the finely grated onion and cook over low heat until soft.
- 3
Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring gently, until the colour turns and the surface looks pale.
- 4
Add the carrot and potato cubes; pour in the drinking water, cover and cook over low heat for 12-15 minutes.
- 5
Add the courgette and peas and cook for another 8-10 minutes, until all the vegetables and the chicken are soft enough to mash easily with a fork; let the liquid reduce.
- 6
If you like, sprinkle over some freshly chopped parsley; leave it in the natural taste of the vegetables and chicken, without added salt.
- 7
Bring the plate to a lukewarm temperature you test on the back of your hand and serve in small bites while your child is seated and supervised.
🌱 Why is it nourishing?
Chicken, rich in quality protein and iron, can be a satisfying main-dish option during the active period of two years old. Colourful vegetables such as carrot, courgette and peas offer different vitamins and fibre and can support a balanced plate. Small pieces cooked until tender may gently help develop hand-feeding and chewing skills. Lightly seasoned, this plate leaves room to discover the natural taste of vegetables.
Maiyko's note
At Maiyko we care about mealtimes being calm and enjoyable. Prepare this sauté without added salt, in soft small pieces; serve it fresh and always have your child seated and supervised while eating. Health Note: This content is for informational purposes only; make decisions about your child's nutrition and health in consultation with your pediatrician.
Nutrition per serving
155
kcal
12 g
protein
13 g
carbs
6 g
fat
3 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.
