How to Puree Chicken for a Baby
Select dark meat chicken for its high iron content.. Remove any bones and skin from the chicken.. Dice the meat into small pieces.
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Select dark meat chicken for its high iron content.
Select dark meat chicken for its high iron content.
Remove any bones and skin from the chicken.
Remove any bones and skin from the chicken.
Dice the meat into small pieces.
Dice the meat into small pieces.
Cover the chicken with water or broth in a saucepan.
Cover the chicken with water or broth in a saucepan.
Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil.
Bring the liquid in the pan to a boil.
Turn the heat down and simmer the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
Turn the heat down and simmer the chicken for 15-20 minutes.
Set aside 4–6 tablespoons (59–89 mL) of the cooking broth.
Set aside 4–6 tablespoons (59–89 mL) of the cooking broth.
Put 1/2 cup (65g) of cooked chicken in a blender or food processor.
Put 1/2 cup (65g) of cooked chicken in a blender or food processor.
Add 2–3 tablespoons (30–44 mL) of liquid.
Add 2–3 tablespoons (30–44 mL) of liquid.
Put the cover on your blender or food processor.
Put the cover on your blender or food processor.
Hit the "pulse" button until the chicken is coarsely blended.
Hit the "pulse" button until the chicken is coarsely blended.
Puree the chicken until it is smooth.
Puree the chicken until it is smooth.
Add the rest of the liquid gradually if necessary.
Add the rest of the liquid gradually if necessary.
Substitute juice for water or broth to create a different flavor.
Substitute juice for water or broth to create a different flavor.
Add some mild herbs or spices for extra zest.
Add some mild herbs or spices for extra zest.
Mix in your baby's favorite fruit or vegetable for added nutrients.
Mix in your baby's favorite fruit or vegetable for added nutrients.
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