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  • 100g Skinless chicken fillet
    cut into thin strips
  • 100g Breadcrumbs
    (2 slices crustless white bread)
  • 1 Egg
  • 2tbsp Plain flour
    (you can season the flour of leave plain)
  • ½ Red pepper
    finely chopped
  • ½ Onion
    finely chopped
  • ½tbsp Tomato purée
  • 1tbsp Olive oil
  • 1tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 250g Tomatoes
    finely chopped
  • 200g Tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml Water

    Method

    • step 1

      Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas Mark 5.

    • step 2

      Pop the slices of bread in a blender and blend until you have fine breadcrumbs.

    • step 3

      Lightly beat the egg and place in a shallow bowl.

    • step 4

      Dip each chicken dipper in the flour, then the egg and finally cover in the breadcrumbs.

    • step 5

      Place on a lightly prepared baking tray.

    • step 6

      Bake for around 20 minutes– but make sure the dippers are cooked right through.

    • step 7

      Chop into small pieces that are manageable for your child.

    • step 8

      Heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions.

    • step 9

      Cook until soft (about 10 -15 minutes) on a medium heat.

    • step 10

      Add peppers and puree.

    • step 11

      Stir in chopped tomatoes and tinned tomatoes.

    • step 12

      Add 150ml water and the Balsamic vinegar.

    • step 13

      Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

    • step 14

      Allow to cool and then blend to required consistency.

    • The sauce will keep in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
    • If your little one isn’t ready for breaded chicken yet, why not serve chicken fingers – just brush strips of chicken breast with olive oil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.

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