Baby and toddler recipes
🍢 Chicken souvlaki strips with tzatziki
Lemon and oregano marinated chicken strips, grilled until juicy and served with a cool cucumber yoghurt dip. Greek-inspired and perfect for baby-led weaning.
Makes about 3 baby portions plus 2 adult
Ingredients
- 4 boneless thighs Chicken thigh (skin removed, cut into finger-length strips)
- 1 Lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1 clove Garlic (crushed)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 5 tbsp Greek yoghurt (plain full-fat)
- ¼ Cucumber (peeled, grated and squeezed)
- 1 tsp Mint (finely chopped)
- to serve Pitta bread (warmed and cut into strips)
Method
- Mix the lemon, oregano, garlic and oil, add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or griddle the strips for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until cooked through with no pink.
- Meanwhile, stir the yoghurt, cucumber and mint together.
- Serve the chicken with pitta strips and tzatziki for dipping.
Serving it to your baby
At 9 months, give long strips of thigh meat to hold and suck on, or shred them into small pieces. Thigh stays softer than breast. Spoon a little tzatziki on top or let your baby dip.
For the rest of the family
Wrap adult portions in pitta with tomato, red onion, chips and a pinch of salt.
Storing and reheating
Cool quickly and keep the chicken in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot, then cool. The tzatziki keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Never reheat the chicken more than once.
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Questions parents ask
Are chicken strips safe for babies?
Yes. Large, soft strips of thigh are easier for babies to hold and gnaw than small pieces. Avoid dry or stringy pieces.
Is garlic in tzatziki ok for babies?
A small amount of garlic is fine. Leave raw garlic out of baby's dip if you prefer a milder flavour.
OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).