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Let’s make these sweet potato chicken nuggets that work perfect to meal prep for toddlers!
I will be honest and share that my son has not tried these. I cannoooottt say they are toddler tested and approved. With moving and being all over the place it just hasn’t happened yet lol. I do think he will like them once he gives them a try though 🙂 Still had to share for my nuggie loving littles out there! Will report back once my son has tried 🫡
BABY LED WEANING
This would be a great recipe to serve babies starting at 6 months, once they’ve been safely introduced to the allergens in the recipe. For younger babies, typically it’s best to serve bigger pieces since those are easier for them to hold. Once they develop the pincer grasp (pointer and thumb pinching together), then you can start to give them smaller pieces.
For information on how to safely serve foods to babies depending on their age (plus so much more), I recommend Solid Starts. The app is free and has tons of information!
ALLERGENS
This recipe has dairy and wheat, both from the breadcrumbs. Feel free to find a gf df one to sub in!
STORAGE
I stored these in the fridge for 3 days, then transferred to the freezer. They can stay in the freezer for 2-3 months.
To freeze I would line a baking sheet with foil or parchment then lay in a single layer and place in the freezer. Once frozen (give it a few hours) you can transfer to another container. This way they are individually frozen rather than all stuck together in one huge block!
To reheat I would either thaw in the fridge overnight then air-fry or microwave, or just air-fry or microwave from frozen.
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Parchment paper – I buy precut online because I find dealing with a roll of parchment to be the most annoying thing and it’s just so much easier to have it cut for you! Comes in a variety of sizes.
Masher – I like this one because it doesn’t get stuck in the drawer!
Cookie scoop – I love using this to scoop meatballs, pancake batter, and tons more. I use this thing ALL the time when cooking for my son (and just in general)
Meat thermometer – I will never cook meat without using one! We have a expensive one because my husband cooks meat all the time, but this one is affordable and looks great. I like that it has printed on their the safe temperatures for meat so you never need to look it up!
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sweet potato mashed + cooled (about 1 medium sweet potato)
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into nugget shapes, about 1.5 inches long.
- Place the nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they’re not touching each other.
- Lightly spray or brush the nuggets with cooking oil to help them crisp up as they bake.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the nuggets are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
Did your toddler test and approve these? Let me know below!
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