Imagine this.
You’re sitting down to eat a balanced meal with your baby.
You take a bite. Oh…that’s good! It has hints of zesty lemon, herby flavors and textures that are a mix of crispy and soft. That’s how perfectly we describe this One Pan Herbed Lemon Chicken. But, like we mentioned earlier, the best part truly is the fact that you can easily share this recipe with your wee little one.
That’s less work for you, and more time to actually enjoy this stage of motherhood! As parents of “older” kiddos, trust us, the time really flies by and we’ve come out of the baby and toddler years feeling like we’re thriving, especially in the food department.
Wait, it doesn’t stop there…here’s what we love about the recipe:
This recipe was adapted from fellow food blogger, Oh Sweet Basil. There’s a lot that drew us in, so let’s take a minute to appreciate everything we love about the recipe:
- Easy to adapt and make it your own (more on that later)
- One pan meal = less clean up
- Simple to include your baby in the meal, just follow our directions below
- Perfectly balanced with protein, iron, starchy carbohydrates and vegetables
- There’s a good chance you’ll have leftovers which always impresses us!
Make it your own!
This recipe is super adaptable! You can use whatever veggies you have on hand (and maybe need to get used up before they go bad!). Vegetables that roast well include, but aren’t limited to…
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Peppers and eggplant
- Broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts
- Onions of all types
- Squash (zucchini, butternut, acorn, etc)
How to adapt this One Pan Herbed Lemon Chicken for your baby
Step One:
Get the recipe for One Pan Herbed Lemon Chicken from Oh Sweet Basil.
Step Two:
Follow these adaptations in the recipe card to make them baby friendly!
One Pan Herbed Lemon Chicken
Instructions
- Choose chicken thighs instead of chicken breast to double the iron content, a nutrient that's critical for babies.
- Skip the salt in the marinade - you can salt the adult section before baking.
- Set aside one section of the pan for baby's meal.
- Place a small baking pan or tin foil over the baby's section to trap in the moisture to keep the food soft and squishable.
For 6 months +
- Cut the veggies in adult finger-sized pieces.
For 10 months +
- Cut the veggies in small blueberry-sized pieces (or keep to the 6 months + size)
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Notes
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Click here for our 6 point checklist to turn your family’s favourite meals into meals your baby can eat WITH you!
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