1 1/2cupwater or vegetable/chicken brothwithout salt
5oz.chicken tenders
a pinch of saffron blossoms
1Tbspolive oil
1carrot
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F/180°C.
Cut the chicken in small pieces (toddler bites)
Place the chicken in a small baking pan and brush with some olive oil. If you are cooking for toddlers over 1 year you can adjust with a tiny pinch of salt too.
Bake in the oven for 20/25 min
In a sauce pan add the vegetable broth or water and bring to boil
add the rice and the saffron, stir
reduce the heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 20min
turn the heat off, stir the creamy rice and (optional but more tasty) add one tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese
FOR TODDLERS: serve the rice with the chicken bites on top
FOR BABIES: add the chicken/carrot mix to the rice all together with 1/2 cup hot water to thin or any other thinning liquid you like and puree everything to obtain a smooth consistency.
If you would like to know more about thinning your baby food, check this post too
The baby puree can be frozen in air tight containers up until 3 months.