DIY Dog Meal - Ground Chicken & Veggies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken (preferably 93% lean or similar)
- 1 cup white rice or quinoa, cooked (about 3 cups cooked)
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped green beans or zucchini
- 1 /2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or salmon oil
- 1 /2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water (as needed for moisture)
- Optional: 1 large egg, scrambled in the pan
- Optional: 1 teaspoon ground turmeric for a gentle anti-inflammatory boost
- Essential add-on: A complete canine multivitamin/mineral supplement and calcium source appropriate for homemade diets (follow product dosing).This helps make the meal more balanced.
Instructions
- Cook the carb: Prepare rice or quinoa according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
- Sauté the chicken: Warm a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive or salmon oil, then the ground chicken.Break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink.
- Add veggies: Stir in carrots, green beans or zucchini, and peas. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender. Add a splash of broth or water if the mixture looks dry.
- Optional egg and turmeric: Push the mixture to the side, scramble the egg in the empty space, then mix everything together.Sprinkle in turmeric if using and stir well.
- Combine with carb: Fold in the cooked rice or quinoa. The final texture should be moist but not soupy.
- Cool completely: Spread the mixture on a tray or in shallow containers to cool faster. This prevents condensation and keeps it fresher.
- Add supplements at serving: Mix the canine multivitamin/mineral and calcium into each portion per label directions.Do not cook supplements.
