These homemade Chicken Patties for Babies are a great freezer friendly recipe to have ready for the busiest days! It is very simple to make and loaded with veggies and healthy fats.
These chicken patties are perfect for baby led weaning starting from 6-7 months and up. Cook them until soft and cut the small patties into strips for the little ones to feed themselves (see recipe notes).
They are also great for toddlers and younger kids school lunch boxes. Served on Ecorascals Bamboo Dino Plate!
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Table of Contents
Ingredients to Make Homemade Chicken Patties for Babies
- Chicken Breasts
- Carrots
- Egg
- Green Onions
- Flax Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Oat Flour
- Salt (for babies 12 months +)
- Onion Powder
- Olive Oil
Step by Step Instructions
- Shred the carrots or place them in a food processor and process until shredded.
- Add the chicken and process until it turns into a smooth paste.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until fully combined.
- With your hands wet make small meatballs and press them with the palm of your hands to make small patties / burgers.
- Heat a skillet with some olive oil and cook the patties on low/medium heat until golden (see recipe notes / cooking tips for younger babies).
Cooking Tips
- Don’t over cook the patties: For younger babies you want these softer and less crispy, so make sure that you use low heat and cover with a lid. If necessary, add a little bit of water to the frying pan for added moisture.
- If you like these softer you can shape them into small meatballs or chunkier nuggets. To cook, add olive oil and sprinkle some water, cover, and let them steam inside.
Storage Instructions
- Freeze: These easy chicken burgers are freezer friendly and a great option for batch cooking. Make them ahead of time and freeze for a quick and healthy meal. Place the uncooked patties on parchment paper or film and freeze. Then transfer them to a freezer bag, these can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.
- Store leftovers: for maximum of 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- To defrost: Simply thaw frozen patties in the fridge overnight and cook with some olive oil on a skillet. Or you can cook the frozen patties the same way, just make sure that you use low heat and cover the skillet with a lid to ensure the patties are cooked in the middle.
Serving Suggestions and Substitutions
- Serve with a source of carbohydrate such as rice, potatoes, pasta; salad or a veggie.
- Serve on a baby bun with cheese and salad.
- For babies 6-9 months you can cut the soft burgers into strips.
- From 9+ months you can serve them cut into small squares for pincer grasp development.
Frequently Asked Questions
6-8 months: Ground chicken meatballs or patties at suitable for this age. Make sure they are soft and not so crispy as you would cook these for older toddlers/kids.
You can add meat to your baby’s menu any time after starting solids, usually around 6 months. Homemade chicken burgers / patties are your best option as most store bought burgers are full of additives and aren’t as healthy.
Many brands of chicken nuggets have levels of sodium that far exceeds baby’s needs as well as additives. You can make homemade chicken nuggets and offer as a healthier alternative.
More Recipes with Meat / Chicken for Babies:
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Baby-Friendly Chicken Curry
- Baby Friendly Shepherd’s Pie
- Nutritious Baby Hamburgers
🥣Recipe
Chicken Patties for Babies
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 90 g carrots 1 medium (raw)
- 1 egg
- 15 g green onions
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 55 g oat flour
- 1 tsp salt for babies 12 months +
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Shred the carrots or place them in a food processor and process until shredded.
- Add the chicken and process until it turns into a smooth paste.
- Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until fully combined.
- With your hands wet make small chicken balls and press them with the palm of your hands to make small patties / burgers.
- Heat a skillet with some olive oil and cook the patties on low/medium heat until golden.
Notes
- Don’t over cook the patties: For younger babies you want these softer and less crispy, so make sure that you use low heat and cover with a lid. If necessary, add a little bit of water to the frying pan for added moisture.
- If you like these even softer you can shape them into small meatballs or chunkier nuggets. To cook, add olive oil and sprinkle some water, cover, and let them steam inside.
Nutrition
My little girl’s favorite way to eat chicken, thanks for sharing this recipe with us.
That’s great to hear! My pleasure Naty!