Soft Millet and Chicken Breakfast Bowl

A gentle, nourishing bowl of creamy cooked millet folded with tender shredded poached chicken and just a hint of safe spice. Smooth and mild, this is the kind of breakfast that sits easy in little bellies while still delivering protein and whole grains. The millet simmers down to a porridge-like consistency, soft enough for new eaters or sensitive tummies, and the chicken adds a touch of savory richness without any bold flavors. You can adjust the texture with a splash of water or broth to get it exactly how your child likes it.

By TasteBuds

Recipe details

Yield
2 small servings
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Total time
40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup millet, rinsed
  • 2 cups water (for cooking millet)
  • 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup water (for poaching chicken)
  • a tiny pinch salt (optional, if your child tolerates it)
  • a very small pinch ground cinnamon (optional, only if your child's allergist has cleared it)

Instructions

  1. Rinse ½ cup millet in a fine-mesh sieve under cool running water until the water runs clear.
  2. Put the rinsed millet into a medium saucepan and add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, lower the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 20 minutes. The millet will absorb the water and become tender and creamy.
  4. While the millet simmers, place 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast in a small saucepan and add 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  5. Poach the chicken at a gentle simmer (small bubbles, not a rolling boil) for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  6. Remove the chicken from the water and let it cool on a plate for a few minutes, then use a fork to shred it into very fine, small pieces.
  7. When the millet has finished cooking, remove it from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to steam and soften further.
  8. Fluff the millet with a fork, then fold in the shredded chicken and, if using, a tiny pinch salt and a very small pinch ground cinnamon. Stir gently to combine. If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of warm water to reach the texture your child prefers.
  9. Serve warm in a bowl. Let it cool to a safe temperature before offering it to your child.