How to Cook Chicken for Dogs

Chicken is a widely used protein for humans, and even dog food has components of chicken inside them. More and more people want to make homemade meals for their dogs, and one of the easiest and affordable ways is to use chicken. So, how do you cook chicken for dogs? Let’s find out in this article.

How to Boil Chicken for Dogs

One of the most popular ways to cook chicken for dogs quickly and efficiently is by boiling the chicken. Dogs love the taste of chicken on its own. Chicken contains great amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals your dog needs to have a healthy diet.

Step 1

First, you need to start by cooking your chicken. The best chicken is skinless and boneless chicken breast. Use a big enough pot that the chicken will not have to lay on top of each other. If you are using frozen chicken, you can defrost it a few hours or the night before.

Step 2

Fill your pot with enough water that it completely covers the chicken. One way to prevent water from spilling over the pot onto the stove is by giving at least two inches of space at the top of the pot for water to boil.

Step 3

Depending on how much chicken you are cooking at one time will affect how long it will take. Once the water is boiled, you can start cooking the chicken in twelve-minute increments.

Put a cover on the bot, and once you start to see the water boil, you can start the twelve-minute timer. When the timer dings, you can check the chicken and see if it needs to be cooked longer or if it is done.

Step 4

Now that the chicken is done cooking, you will need to shred the chicken or cut it into smaller pieces. Dogs should not receive an entire chicken because this could lead to bloat from eating too fast or even digestive issues.

You will also want to let the chicken cool down completely before serving it to your dog. This can take longer if you have cooked a lot of chicken at one time. Otherwise, set a timer for ten to fifteen minutes and see if the chicken is cooled down enough.

Step 5

Now it is time to feed your dog the yummy chicken you have just cooked up. You can combine chicken with a ton of different ingredients to make delicious homemade dog food.

Most people like to combine cooked chicken with white rice. You can also add vegetables such as pees or cooked carrots. I have also seen recipes that use a combination of chicken and pumpkin.

How to Bake Chicken for Dogs

Another healthy way to cook chicken is by baking it. Some of the steps that you would do in boiling the chicken are the same as baking.

Step 1

Get anything that you can use to cook inside the oven. You can start by spraying some sort of non-stick spray to the pan. You can then place your chicken breasts that are boneless and skinless in the cooking pan flat.

Step 2

You can really cook the chicken at multiple temperatures and cooking times, but just to give you an example, you can cook chicken at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Make sure you check the internal temperature of the chicken before deciding if it is cooked thoroughly. The thermometer should read 165 degrees for it to be safe for consumption.

Step 3

You can now shred the chicken or cut it however you wish and let it cool completely before giving it to your dog. You can now add any additional ingredients to the chicken as well.

Simple Chicken Recipes for Dogs

Many dog owners like to make chicken and rice for their dogs. White rice is one of the best options for dogs because it is easily digestible. For every one-part chicken you have, you should have two parts of rice. You can cook your rice using the broth and drippings from the chicken you cooked.

You can also add some of that cooked chicken to existing wet dog food or even dry dog food. You can mix a good ratio of cooked chicken and dog food together. Depending on how much chicken you have cooked, your dog could eat on this for over a week.

FAQ

Below you will find common questions people ask about the use of chicken in their dog’s food.

Q: Can I Feed my Dog Chicken Daily?

A: Dogs are naturally meat eaters, and if you are trying to feed them a homemade food diet, then chicken is definitely a good way to get your dog a good source of protein.

You should definitely add other ingredients to the chicken to give your dog a more well-rounded diet. Have healthy carbs, vegetables, and fats added to give your dog a balanced diet with variety.

Q: How do you tell if your Dog is Allergic to Chicken?

A: If you feed your dog chicken consistently and notice that your dog’s skin is looking really bad such as irritated or itchy with red bumps, they could be allergic to chicken.  Excessive vomiting can also be a sign that your dog is allergic to something.

Conclusion

As you can tell chicken is very versatile and a perfect addition to your dog’s food. More and more people are making the decision to make homemade dog food, so it is important that you know how to cook chicken properly for your dog.

I hope you enjoyed this article. I hope it inspires you to try something different and to cook your dog a homemade meal.