🍠 Chicken & Rice Soft Jollof (7 Months +)

Ingredients (1–2 baby portions)

• 2 tablespoons uncooked rice (short-grain or broken rice cooks softer)

• 2 tablespoons boneless chicken breast, chopped (or 1 teaspoon Dr. Annie Chicken Powder)

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced

• 1 small tomato, peeled and chopped (optional: deseed for less acidity)

• ¼ small onion, finely chopped (optional for mild flavor)

• ½ cup water or homemade chicken stock (no salt)

• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil or olive oil

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Chicken

• If using fresh chicken, finely chop or mince.

• In a small pot, add chicken and oil, then cook over low heat for 2–3 minutes until white and no longer pink.

2. Add Vegetables & Rice

• Add onion, tomato, sweet potato, and rice to the pot.

• Stir gently to coat with oil and chicken juices.

3. Cook Until Soft

• Pour in water/stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.

• Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice and vegetables are very soft.

4. Blend or Mash

• For a smooth stage-1 puree: blend everything until creamy.

• For stage-2 texture: mash with a fork or potato masher, leaving small soft pieces.

5. Serve Warm

• Add a few drops of olive oil before serving for healthy fats.

Storage

• Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

• Freeze in small baby-portion cubes for up to 1 month.

Nutritional Benefits

• Chicken → Protein for growth & repair

• Sweet potato → Beta-carotene for eye & immune health

• Rice → Easy-to-digest energy source

• Tomato → Lycopene & vitamin C for immunity