Description
Soft and wholesome chicken and broccoli nuggets that are perfect for babies and toddlers, combining protein, vegetables, and gentle flavors in an easy-to-hold bite.
Ingredients
150 g ground chicken
6 broccoli florets
1 egg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli florets until soft, about 5 minutes, then mash or finely chop them in a bowl.
- Add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and garlic powder to the bowl with the broccoli.
- Mix everything together until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Use slightly wet hands to form the mixture into small nugget shapes.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the nuggets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let the nuggets cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella for a milder flavor.
Substitute part of the broccoli with finely chopped cauliflower or zucchini.
Use regular breadcrumbs instead of panko for a softer texture.
To bake, place nuggets on a lined tray, brush lightly with oil, and bake until cooked through and golden.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat gently in a pan or oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
