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Chicken Parsnip Barley Bowl for Babies (8 months+)

Chicken Parsnip Barley Bowl combines chicken breast, parsnip, pearl barley into a soft meal. Cook each component fully and adjust the finished texture to your baby's current eating skills.

8 months+LunchEasy
Chicken Parsnip Barley Bowl
  • Age Range8 months+
  • Prep 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Allergen InformationContains: Gluten

Ingredients

  • 40g raw boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1/2 parsnip, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp dry pearl barley
  • Safe water for cooking barley according to its packaging, plus more as needed to loosen the mash
  • 1 tsp olive oil (optional)

Preparation

  1. Rinse dry pearl barley and simmer in sufficient safe water according to its actual packet until completely tender; cook for as long as the grains need rather than relying on a short universal time.

  2. Peel and dice parsnip, then simmer or steam until fully fork-tender.

  3. Cook raw boneless chicken separately to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) on a thermometer, then chop or finely shred without chewy fibres.

  4. Combine fully cooked barley, soft parsnip and chicken; mash or blend with safe water until a moist cohesive spoonable texture is reached.

  5. Stir in optional olive oil, verify no firm barley centres remain, and cool before offering.

Serving by Age

Serve a moist, spoonable mash or soft manageable pieces suited to developmental skills. Check for chewy meat fibres. Do not offer firm, round or hard pieces.

9 months+

Serve as a soft mash or with small, very soft lumps. Ensure barley and chicken are well-cooked and easily squishable. Add a little warm water or broth to loosen if needed.

Allergen Information

Contains barley, a gluten-containing grain distinct from wheat. Not appropriate for a gluten-free diet; check barley and any stock packaging for wheat cross-contact and other added allergens.

Storage

Cool clean untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered; use within 24 hours or freeze promptly where suitable. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool to feeding temperature. Discard food from the baby's bowl.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Chicken Parsnip Barley Bowl?

Cool clean untouched cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered; use within 24 hours or freeze promptly where suitable. Reheat until steaming hot throughout, stir and cool to feeding temperature. Discard food from the baby's bowl.

Which allergens does Chicken Parsnip Barley Bowl contain?

It contains Gluten. Check the labels of the products you use, and follow any allergy advice your baby has been given.

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