NZ Hormone-Free Chicken Drumstick & Carrot Purée for Babies (8m+)
Chicken Drumstick & Carrot Purée
The chicken drumstick is one of the most flavourful and nourishing cuts for baby food — slow-steamed on the bone, it delivers exceptionally tender, juicy meat with a depth of flavour that purées beautifully.
Sweet carrot brings natural beta-carotene and a gentle sweetness that balances the savoury chicken perfectly. Together, they make a warm, satisfying purée that works wonderfully as a step up from simple vegetable purées.
Ingredients
Makes approx. 2 baby servings. Freeze extras in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
How to Make
Place diced carrot and the chicken drumstick in a steamer basket. Steam over medium heat for 20–22 minutes until carrot is fork-tender and the chicken is fully cooked with no pink inside.
Remove the drumstick and carefully strip all meat from the bone. Discard the bone entirely. Remove any cartilage, tendons, or skin — only clean, tender meat goes into the purée.
Blend chicken meat and carrot together, adding breast milk, formula, or cooled boiled water one tablespoon at a time. Blend thoroughly to a smooth, uniform consistency.
Cool to a safe temperature. Offer 2–3 tablespoons to start. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours, or freeze in ice cube trays for up to 1 month.
Why Chicken Drumstick?
Cooked on the bone, chicken drumstick delivers more flavour, more collagen, and more iron than boneless cuts. The bone acts as a natural slow-cooker — releasing gelatin and minerals into the meat as it steams.
Tips for Parents
Always strip all meat from the bone before blending — never place the bone in a blender. Run your fingers through the meat carefully to catch any small bone fragments before processing.
At 120g, the drumstick pack is larger than most other baby portions — one pack makes 2 good-sized baby servings, making it excellent value. The surplus freezes perfectly.
iBuddies chicken drumsticks are vacuum-sealed for freshness. Best consumed within 3 months frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge — never microwave to thaw.
Never add salt to baby food under 12 months. Chicken's natural umami and carrot's sweetness are all the flavour your baby needs.
Get the Chicken Drumstick
120g bone-in packs, vacuum-sealed and ready in your freezer. Buy 10+ packs for free delivery.
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