Chicken Meatballs
These chicken meatballs are a wonderful finger food for your baby. The hidden veges and avocado make them extra nutritious, and the lemon juice and basil add lovely flavour. Bake a big batch and freeze for busy days.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 14 April 2026
Recipe
Chicken Meatballs
- Stage
- Finger food
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1In a food processor blitz carrot, onion, avocado and minced garlic.
- 2Add the egg and lemon juice and blitz again. Add all to a bowl with chicken mince, basil and pepper, and combine well.
- 3Line an oven tray with baking paper and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 15–20 minutes or until cooked through.
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