Chicken Bites
Our wholesome spin on the chicken nugget — oven-baked bites packed with chicken and hidden veggies, with no added salt and none of the common allergens. Perfect from around 8 months.
Here's our spin on the crowd favourite, the chicken nugget. Oven baked and perfect as a snack or part of a bigger meal.
Quick Recipe Snapshot
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: ~25 bites
Freezer friendly: Yes
Texture: Soft baked bites
Age & Texture Guidance
Suitable from around 8 months.
8–9 months: shape a little flatter and offer in soft strips for easy gumming.
9–12 months: serve as bite-sized pieces for the pincer grasp.
12 months+: great as finger food alongside veggies.
Allergens Present
None of the common (top-9) allergens.
Why We Love This Recipe
Veggies blended right in
A soft, self-feeding friendly finger food
No added salt and oven baked
Freezes well for a quick meal any day
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