Fruity Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 cup Ground Chicken
• 1 small Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 small Pear
• 1 small Apple
• 0.75 cup Rolled Oats
• 2 tablespoons Whole Milk
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a small pan over low heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and grated carrot until soft, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
3. Place the grated apple and pear onto a clean cloth and squeeze out as much juice as possible — this prevents the meatballs from being too wet.
4. If using oats, soak them in the milk for 5 minutes to soften.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled onion-carrot mixture, squeezed fruit, soaked oats, parsley, and paprika. Mix with your hands until combined.
6. Add the ground chicken and gently mix until just combined. Do not overwork the mixture — this keeps the meatballs tender.
7. With damp hands, shape tablespoon-sized balls and place on the prepared tray.
8. Bake for 20 minutes until golden and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F).
9. Let cool before serving. For 6-month-olds, you can flatten slightly or cut in half for easier gripping.

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