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 4 oz Ground Chicken Thighs Meat only, boneless, skinless, or diced
- 1 lb 4 oz Chicken Thighs Meat with skin, boneless, diced, or ground
- 6 oz Chicken Gizzards Diced or ground
- 5 oz Chicken Liver Diced or ground
- 24 oz Long-Grain Rice Enriched
- 8 oz Spinach Finely chopped
- 8 oz Carrots Finely chopped
- 8 oz Green or Red Apples Cored, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 2 tsp JustFoodForDogs Omega Oil
- 5 1/4 tbsp JustFoodForDogs Chicken & Rice DIY Nutrient Blend
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, chicken gizzards, and chicken liver over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Add spinach, 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.
- 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 4 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 is nothing without the DIY Nutrient Blend, which is formulated specifically for each recipe to meet AAFCO recommendations. The blend contains 100% human-grade nutraceuticals regulated by the FDA. As such, it is vital that you follow this recipe exactly as it is written.