🍗🌾 Chicken & Millet Purée (8 Months+)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp millet (washed & soaked for 2–3 hrs if possible)

• 50g boneless chicken breast (skinless, finely chopped)

• 1 small carrot (peeled, diced)

• ½ small onion (optional, very finely chopped)

• 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter

• 1 cup water / low-sodium chicken stock / breastmilk formula (to adjust consistency)

Instructions

1. Cook millet

   • Add millet to a small saucepan with ½ cup water. Cook on low until soft (about 20 minutes).

2. Cook chicken & veggies

   • In another pot, heat oil. Add chicken (and onion if using) and sauté until no longer pink.

   • Add carrot and a little water; simmer until soft.

3. Combine & blend

   • Mix millet, chicken, and carrot together.

   • Blend into a smooth purée for 8–9 months.

   • At 10–12 months, mash lightly for a thicker texture with soft lumps.

4. Serve warm

   • Adjust thickness with breastmilk, formula, or stock.

✅ Nutritional Benefits

• Chicken → High-quality protein & iron for growth.

• Millet → Rich in fiber, iron, and easily digestible energy.

• Carrot → Beta-carotene (Vitamin A) for vision & immunity.