⭐ Why moms love this recipe
✔ soft & easy to chew
✔ packed with protein & veggies
✔ freezer-friendly
✔ perfect for little hands
🥗 Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast (finely shredded)
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 tbsp finely grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs or oat flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- pinch of garlic powder (optional)
- pinch of salt (optional for 1+ years)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix
In a bowl, combine chicken, carrot, zucchini, egg, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
2️⃣ Shape
Form small patties or bite-size nuggets.
3️⃣ Cook
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
4️⃣ Cool & Serve
Let cool slightly before serving.
🍽 Serving Ideas for Toddlers
✔ with yogurt dip
✔ alongside avocado slices
✔ with soft rice or mashed potatoes
✔ inside mini sandwich
🧊 Storage & Freezing
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Freeze up to 2 months
- Reheat in pan or air fryer
💡 Age Tip:
✔ 10+ months: mash or cut small
✔ 12+ months: serve as finger food
