Homemade Dog Food with Chicken
This recipe combines the goodness of lean chicken, nutritious veggies, and wholesome brown rice to create a balanced and tasty meal for your pet. It's vet-developed and vet-approved, so you can be reassured you're making a complete and balanced meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 11 oz chicken thighs Meat only, boneless, skinless, diced or ground
- 14 oz chicken liver Diced or ground
- 4.8 oz green or red apples Cored, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 8 oz carrots Finely chopped
- 8 oz kale Finely chopped
- 11 oz white rice dry
- 6.4 oz brown rice dry
- 1½ tsp sunflower oil
- ½ tsp JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil
- ½ tsp flaxseed oil
- 7½ tbsp JustFoodForDogs Chicken & Rice DIY Nutrient Blend
- 2.16 cups water
Instructions
Prep
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, but if you purchase one or two items frozen, make sure they do not contain added ingredients like salt or sugar.
- Core the apples and remove the seeds — apple core/seeds can be toxic to dogs.
Cooking
- In a nonstick skillet or large pot, brown chicken thighs and chicken liver over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add kale, carrots, and apples while the chicken is slightly pink. Continue cooking until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are soft. Do not drain. Let the mixture cool until it is warm to the touch.
- Cook rice according to package directions. While the rice is cooking, shred chicken.
Combine
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, including the Omega Oil. Slowly sprinkle in DIY Nutrient Blend until fully mixed.
- Portion into individual serving sizes and store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. Stored in the refrigerator, this recipe will stay fresh for up to four days. Store in the freezer for up to three months.
Notes
As with any dog food recipe, it is essential that it is complete and balanced. This recipe will not meet essential nutritional needs without the DIY Nutrient Blend, which is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend is compounded from 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA. As such, pet parents must follow this recipe exactly as written.
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