Can babies eat chicken?
Yes. Chicken can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids.
How to serve chicken
6 to 8 months
- A large, tender strip of well-cooked meat, longer than your baby’s fist, to hold and suck. Check there is no bone or gristle.
- Shred or mince finely and keep it moist with sauce, yogurt or a little water.
9 to 11 months
- Shred or mince finely and keep it moist with sauce, yogurt or a little water.
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
12 months and older
- Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Choking risk and safety
FAQ
Can babies eat chicken?
Yes. Chicken can be offered from about 6 months, once your baby is ready for solids. Dark meat (thigh, drumstick) is juicier and easier to chew than breast. Cook thoroughly and remove skin, bones and gristle.
How do I serve chicken to a baby?
6 to 8 months: A large, tender strip of well-cooked meat, longer than your baby’s fist, to hold and suck. Check there is no bone or gristle. Shred or mince finely and keep it moist with sauce, yogurt or a little water. 9 to 11 months: Shred or mince finely and keep it moist with sauce, yogurt or a little water. Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb. 12 months and older: Small soft pieces from the size of a pea to a blueberry, for babies who pick things up between finger and thumb.
Is chicken a choking hazard for babies?
Prepare with care
Track chicken and every first food
Log what your baby tries, how it went and any reaction, with serving advice for every food, in the Munchlet app.
