Weaning Recipe Chicken Meatballs

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Blitz the celery, carrot, chicken and chives in a food processor until finely chopped. You may need to use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times.
• Shape into small meatballs. If freezing, space out on a tray and put in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and take them out when needed. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before cooking.
• To cook, put on a baking tray lined with greased foil and bake for 10 mins or until browned and cooked through.
• Served with boiled rice and steamed broccoli.

Steps:

• Put the sweet potato into a medium saucepan, cover with water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 3 mins, then add the chicken, courgette and broccoli and simmer for around 7 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the veg are tender.
• Drain, then transfer to a food processor with the yogurt. Pulse until smooth, adding enough milk to loosen. Serve one portion and divide the rest between small containers and freeze.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, panko, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to mix until just combined.
• Roll the chicken mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
• Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Serve with pasta and sauce of your choice.
• Enjoy!