Homemade Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs are made with just one ingredient: boneless chicken breast. You can make these chewy dog treats in the Ninja Foodi or a food dehydrator, without added seasonings or preservatives.
Daisy could barely contain her excitement when I first made these treats! She kept hanging around the kitchen waiting for her chicken jerky. Seeing how much she enjoyed them made this recipe even more special.
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs 🐾
Slice the Chicken: Cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts into ¼-inch-thick slices.
Arrange the Chicken: Place the slices in a single layer on the Ninja Foodi dehydrator racks, leaving space between each piece.
Dehydrate: Set the Ninja Foodi to 165°F and dehydrate for approximately 4 hours, or until the chicken is completely dried.
Using a Regular Dehydrator: Arrange the chicken on dehydrator trays and follow your appliance’s instructions for poultry.
Oven Method: Place the chicken slices on a wire rack over a baking sheet and dry in the oven at 165°F for approximately 8 hours, if your oven supports that temperature.
How to Store Homemade Chicken Jerky Treats
Store homemade chicken jerky treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before giving them to your dog.
Since these treats contain no preservatives, avoid storing them at room temperature.
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Ninja Foodi Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs
Homemade Chicken Jerky Treats for Dogs are easy, one-ingredient treats made with real chicken breast in the Ninja Foodi or a dehydrator.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless chicken
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into ¼-inch-thick strips.
- For food safety, heat the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before dehydrating.
- Arrange the chicken slices in a single layer on the Ninja Foodi dehydrator racks.
- Set the Ninja Foodi to dehydrate at 165°F for approximately 4 hours, or until thoroughly dried.
- For a regular food dehydrator, arrange the chicken on the trays and follow the manufacturer's poultry settings.
- For the oven method, arrange the chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Dry at 165°F for approximately 8 hours, if your oven supports that temperature.
- Cool completely before storing or giving to your dog.
Notes
Drying times vary depending on the thickness of the chicken and your appliance. Always heat chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety before dehydrating. Refrigerate or freeze the finished treats.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
20Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 131Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 58mgProtein: 20g
I’ve been making these chicken jerky for my dog (and my daughters) since I saw this post. He’s old and blind, and loves these treats! My daughter’s dog perks up when she hears a zip lock bag opening hoping she is getting a piece of these. I now have to make 3lbs of chicken every 2 weeks, but well worth it. I know they are SAFE treats for the dogs. Thank you again for posting!
how long does this store for? I would LOVE to make these for the dogs that come in to my place of work, but I have no way to preserve them, so I would have to store them in a container… what would the ‘shelf life’ be? Thanks!
Is the 165 in Fahrenheit or Celsius, please?
Do you use parchment paper or just the wire rack
Why can’t we feed these to our kids? Isn’t safe for human’s?
Do u cook the chicken first or put in dehydrator raw
raw