BONE BROTH CHICKEN PUREE

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🍗 IRON-RICH BONE BROTH CHICKEN PUREE 🍗

A moisture-locked, savory protein base. Rich in Heme-Iron and Glycine.

🛠️ THE KIT

  • 🥘 1 Steamer basket & pot (with a tight-fitting lid)

  • 🌪️ 1 High-speed blender (or food processor)

  • 🍴 2 Forks (for the "Shredding Stage")

  • 🧊 1 Silicone freezer tray

🛒 THE INGREDIENTS

  • 🍗 Organic Chicken Thighs 2 pieces (Boneless and skinless)

  • 🥣 Unsalted Bone Broth 1 cup (Halal-certified; replaces water for steaming)

  • 🌿 Fresh Thyme 1 sprig (optional, for aromatic steaming)

  • 🏺 Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon (to add healthy fats for absorption)

👨‍🍳 THE METHOD

1. The Flavor-Infused Steam (0–15 Mins)

  1. 🥘 Simmer: Pour the Bone Broth into the bottom of the pot and add the Thyme. Bring to a low simmer.

  2. 🍗 Arrange: Place the Chicken Thighs in the steamer basket above the broth.

  3. ⏲️ Cook: Cover tightly and steam for 12–15 Minutes.

  4. 🌡️ Safety Check: The internal temperature must reach 75°C (165°F). Thigh meat stays juicy at high temps, unlike breast meat which becomes "rubbery."

2. The Texture Transition (15–20 Mins)

  • For Early Eaters (The Puree): Place the cooked chicken in the blender. Add 1/4 cup of the hot steaming broth. Blend on high until it reaches a "potted meat" consistency. Add more broth if it looks "stringy."

  • For Advanced Eaters (The Shred): Place the chicken on a cutting board. Use two forks to pull the meat apart into very fine, hair-like threads. This is excellent for toddlers practicing their chewing.

🛡️ PEDIATRIC SAFETY FIRST

  • 🩸 Iron Absorption: To help your toddler's body absorb the non-heme iron in this meal, serve the chicken alongside a Vitamin C source, such as the Garlicky Carrots or Red Bell Pepper purees we discussed earlier.

  • 🦴 Bone Safety: Even with "boneless" thighs, always run your clean fingers through the meat before pureeing. Tiny fragments of bone can occasionally remain near the joint area.

  • 🧂 Sodium Warning: Ensure the bone broth is strictly "Unsalted" or "No Salt Added." Store-bought stocks often contain hidden salt levels that exceed a toddler's daily limit of less than 1g of salt per day.