While unseasoned boiled chicken may seem unappetizing, your four-legged friend will be extremely grateful for that bland delight. Boiled chicken is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals that your dog needs and is a fairly delicate food even for sensitive or temporarily irritated stomachs. To start, you'll need 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, water, and a medium-sized pot. After boiling the chicken, you can give it to your dog on its own as a snack or combine it with other foods to ensure a complete meal.
Ingrediants
Boiled Chicken
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Water (the amount needed to cover the chicken)
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Cook the Chicken Breasts
Step 1. Place the three boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium saucepan
Place them on the bottom of the pot so they don't overlap. If you don't have a saucepan large enough to allow you to keep them separate, you can use a tall one with a lid.
Make sure the chicken breasts are completely thawed if they were frozen. If the meat is still frozen, the cooking time changes and following the directions in this recipe it may cook unevenly. If it is still partially frozen, let it defrost in the refrigerator before cooking
Step 2. Fill the pot with water until the chicken breasts are submerged
Add about ten inches of water or the amount needed to cover the meat. Be careful not to overfill the pot, to prevent the water from overflowing as it boils. Try to leave at least 5 cm from the edge of the pot to avoid this risk.
Do not add any seasoning to the chicken, otherwise your dog may get an upset stomach. Keep the meat bland and possibly combine it with other foods when cooked
Step 3. Cover the pot with a lid and cook the chicken for 12 minutes over high heat
Bring the water to a boil over high heat and let the chicken cook for about 12 minutes from when it boils.
After 12 minutes, remove one of the chicken breasts from the pot and slice it to make sure it's cooked in the center as well. If the inside is still pink or slimy, return it to the pot and let the three breasts cook for 1 or 2 minutes more
Step 4. Place the cooked chicken breasts on a plate and chop them
Use the knife and fork (or 2 forks) to break the meat into small pieces. They must be the size of a mouthful, so that your dog can chew and swallow them safely.
Consider your dog's size when cutting chicken breasts. Small dogs need to do a little more work as they have a small mouth
Step 5. Let the chicken cool for 10-15 minutes
Place the dish on the kitchen counter and wait for the meat to cool. At that point, you can give your dog some for a quick snack or combine it with other foods to give him a full meal.
If you need the chicken to cool quickly, put it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes
Step 6. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Transfer them to an airtight plastic or glass container and use them for your dog's subsequent meals. Store them in the refrigerator and be sure to use them within 3-4 days.
If you prefer, you can put the leftover chicken breast in the freezer where it will last up to 6 months. Use an airtight container and thaw the chicken next time your dog has stomach problems. Transfer it to the refrigerator and let it thaw completely before giving it to your four-legged friend
Part 2 of 2: Give the Boiled Chicken to the Dog
Step 1. Give your dog the boiled chicken to reward him
You can use it as a reward during training or simply as a substitute for the usual meal. Either way, be careful not to overdo the quantities.
- If you want to use boiled chicken as a tool to train your dog, chop it up and give it a piece each time it does an exercise correctly.
- If you want to give him the boiled chicken breast alone at mealtime, cut it appropriately for his size. Consider how much dog food you normally give it and use it as a reference dose after cutting it into small pieces.
Step 2. Add the boiled chicken pieces to your usual dog food to make it more palatable
Your dog will be happy to eat something tasty and will feel full thanks to the added dose of protein. Reduce the amount of dog food you normally give him when adding chicken and be careful to calculate the ration correctly to avoid overfeeding him.
- The dose should be calculated based on the weight of the dog and the amount of physical activity it carries out daily.
- Try to stick to the 2: 1 or 3: 1 ratio when pairing dog food with boiled chicken. For example, if you normally give your dog 225g of dog food for dinner, when you add chicken you only need to give him 150g plus 75g of boiled chicken. If you want to adopt a 3: 1 ratio instead, you will need to give him about 55g of chicken and 170g of dog food.
Step 3. Add shredded chicken to white rice when your dog has a sore bowel
Prepare 180 g of white rice as you normally would, by boiling it in a pot over the fire or using a rice cooker. Mix it with the shredded chicken and let it cool completely before giving it to your dog.
- Measure the rice in a ratio of 2: 1 or 3: 1. For example, mix 400g of cooked white rice with 200g of boiled chicken or 600g of rice with 200g of chicken.
- You can add flavor to rice by boiling it in the same cooking water as the chicken. Do not buy ready-made chicken broth to cook rice because it may contain some ingredients, such as onions, which can be harmful to your dog's health.
- If you want, you can substitute brown rice for white rice to increase the nutritional value of the meal. However, keep in mind that brown rice is more difficult for your dog to digest. If you have a sensitive or momentarily irritated stomach, use only white rice.
Step 4. Consider adding yogurt or pumpkin puree to your trusty friend's meal
You can use low-fat plain yogurt or pumpkin puree to help it heal faster. Pumpkin is high in fiber, while yogurt is a natural probiotic. Both are also suitable for the most delicate stomachs and make the meal more moist and balanced.
For 100 g of cooked white rice and 30 g of chicken, add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of yogurt or 55 g of pumpkin puree. Mix the ingredients and create portions according to your dog's needs
Step 5. Feed your dog boiled chicken 1 or 2 times a week
Unless he has digestive or intestinal problems, it is best not to feed him boiled chicken more than twice a week. This way, you can prevent them from becoming overly fussy or wanting nothing more than chicken in the future.
