How to Cook a Whole Chicken for Dog Food
Learn how to cook a whole chicken for dog food. Save money and make homemade dog food and meal prep with a whole chicken!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Small Skillet
Ingredients
- 4 pound whole chicken
- salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Remove the giblets from the cavity of the chicken and place in a bowl. Don’t throw these out as these are a superfood for your dog! We’re going to cook them up!
- Place the chicken in a slow cooker and sprinkle with a little salt (optional). Cover and cook for 4 hours on low until the internal temperature is 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook up the giblets. In a small skillet add the coconut oil and put over medium heat. Add the giblets and cover with a lid. Cook for about 10 minutes until they are firm and lightly browned. Alternatively, you can boil these as well if you prefer or even add into the slow cooker next to the chicken.
- Cut up the giblets into small pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to cool until it’s cool enough to touch.
- Remove the skin (and toss) and then pull off the meat off the chicken. Chop into small pieces and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Use chicken for meal prep, treats, or as a food topper.
Video
Notes
Tips
- You can also cook the giblets in the slow cooker. I do this when I'm feeling lazy. Just remove from the cavity and place next to the chicken.
- Add a little salt if you are feeding your dog solely homemade food.
Nutrition
Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 82mgVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.4mg
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