Chicken is one of the easiest proteins to cook, and it’s incredibly healthy for your pup—it’s no wonder it’s part of so many homemade dog food recipes! Chock full of omega-6 fatty acids for your dog’s skin and coat, as well as healthy amino acids and (of course) lean protein, it’s the perfect ingredient to include in your dog’s diet.
If you’re looking for a homemade dog food recipe that features chicken as the main protein, we’ve got you covered. Check out the recipe below, which combines boneless chicken with tasty sweet potatoes, carrots, and brown rice.
Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 large carrot
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
Directions
- Prepare your ingredients: pound chicken breast to about 1” thick, peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1” pieces, peel and slice carrot into 1” pieces, cook rice and set aside.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat and add a small amount of oil.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, flipping over at the halfway mark. Check temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached 165° F. Let chicken rest and then cut into 1” pieces. Set aside.
- In a large pot, add sweet potato pieces and enough water to cover all the potatoes. Bring to a boil and then continue cooking for 15-20 minutes on medium heat.
- Remove potatoes and use a masher to mash potatoes to your desired consistency.
- Re-oil skillet and set to medium…
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