Easy Chicken Stir Fry Recipe - Baby-Led Weaning Adaptation

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 cup carrot
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil

pincer grasp Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 cup carrot
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil

pincer grasp Instructions

1. WHISK together the **chicken broth**, **soy sauce**, **honey**, **cornstarch**, **ginger**, **garlic**, and **sesame oil** in a small bowl for the family's sauce. Set aside.
2. [BABY PREP] CHOP the baby's portion of **chicken breasts**, **broccoli**, **bell pepper**, and **carrots** into 1cm bite-sized pieces (chickpea-sized).
3. [BABY PREP] HEAT 1 Tbsp of **olive oil** in a skillet. ADD the baby's 1cm **chicken** pieces to one side of the skillet and the family's larger chicken pieces to the other side. Cook until baby's chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F. Remove baby's chicken and set aside.
4. [BABY PREP] ADD the remaining **olive oil** to the skillet. SAUTÉ the baby's 1cm **broccoli**, **bell pepper**, and **carrots** with a tiny pinch of grated **ginger** and minced **garlic**. Add 2 tablespoons of water, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender and easily squishable.
5. [PULL POINT] REMOVE the baby's soft, 1cm cooked **vegetables** and **chicken** from the skillet and set aside on a clean plate before any family sauce is added.
6. [BABY PREP] ALLOW the baby's portion to cool completely. Toss with a tiny drop of **sesame oil** (if sesame has been safely introduced) to add flavor and healthy fats. Serve the 1cm pieces to baby to practice their pincer grasp.
7. FINISH the family's meal by pouring the whisked sauce into the skillet with the remaining family vegetables. Bring to a simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened, return the family's chicken to the pan, toss to coat, and serve warm over rice.