Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs is the easiest dog treat recipe! Thinly sliced chicken baked at a really low temperature until dehydrated. My dogs love this and I’m sure yours will, too!
I also have a Homemade Beef Jerky for Dogs recipe if your dog is more of a beef fan!
If you had told teenage me that I’d spend a lot of time making homemade dog treats as part of my job as an adult, I would’ve said, “Yep, sounds right.”
I would’ve also said, “I’ll drive a Jeep, have a really cute boyfriend, and live at the beach.”
And, well, pretty close.
Anyway, the other day I was at Petco looking at all the rodents and cats up for adoption and wandered over to the dog treats where they want 20 DOLLARS FOR A TINY BAG OF JERKY.
No.
We’re making our own jerky,
I made a giant batch for 8 bucks. And that was using organic air chilled chicken because I was feeling fancy that day.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You’re going to slice them very thin. The easiest way to do that is by putting them in the freezer for awhile before attempting to slice them and then using a very sharp knife.
How To Make Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs
- Prepare. Preheat oven to 275F. Place 2 wire cooling racks on baking sheets.
- Cut. Cut chicken into ¼-inch slices and place on wire racks.
- Bake. Bake 2 hours, until chicken is dehydrated.
- Serve and store! Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tools You May Need
I recommend using a rimmed baking sheet and a wire cooling rack for these. Put the wire rack on top of the baking sheet that way the air can circulate all around the chicken. And then the baking sheet is there to catch any drippings.
The wire cooling rack will be almost impossible to get completely clean (even if you spray it well with oil) so I recommend using one you don’t love or buying a cheap one just for making jerky.
How Long Is Homemade Chicken Jerky Good For?
This jerky will be good in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Stored in the fridge, it will be good for up to 2 weeks!
Can You Freeze It?
You can freeze this chicken jerky for up to 3 months. I would lay it flat in one layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer until frozen. Then transfer to a freezer ziploc bag. That way they don’t freeze together and you can pull out one piece at a time if you want.
When you are ready to serve them to your dog, let them thaw in the fridge or at room temperature until defrosted.
More Homemade Dog Treats
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Ice Cream
- Peanut Butter and Banana Frozen Treats
- Peanut Butter Pupcakes
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- Carrot, Peanut Butter, and Oats Dog Treats
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Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs
Homemade Chicken Jerky for Dogs is the easiest dog treat recipe! Thinly sliced chicken baked at a really low temperature until dehydrated. My dogs love this!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275F. Place 2 wire cooling racks on baking sheets.
- Cut chicken into ¼-inch slices and place on wire racks.
- Bake 2 hours, until chicken is dehydrated.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
25Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 13mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 6g
El says
If there is doggie crack, this is it!!!! And The amount of money I’ve saved compared to what I used to spend on chicken jerky is wonderful
Ty!!
Heather says
trying this tonight. I have 2 dogs that we buy costco size bags of chicken Jerky for and I am excited to save some money!
Ru says
I make them all the time – both my pup and I love eating them!
Tim says
I make these for my 60lb Pitt and she loves them. I usually make about 4lbs worth and give some to other dogs. Can’t beat them with the only ingredient being chicken. I even eat some myself.
Lyzette says
I make this. However, after I slice the chicken breast I mix it with pure pumpkin purée ( not pumpkin pie filling) and then bake it. My Luna LOVES them!! Thanks for the recipe!
Sarah L says
Currently making these for my dog, he absolutely loves chicken.
Amanda Livesay says
I hope your pup loved them!
Sandra says
This is so awesome! Our dogs loved it!
Beth says
My beagles love this treat! They absolutely love it and know when I open the storage container. LOL. I’ll definitely be making these again soon!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This is a perfect snack for my dogs! They will really like it!
Beti | easyweeknightrecipes says
The perfect snack for the dogs! Can’t wait to try it!
katerina @ diethood.com says
Oh wow, this looks SO GOOD! I can’t wait to try it!
Vikki says
Great snack for the dogs! Mine just ate it up!
Jo says
My fur babies loved it! I’ll make this again and again!
Megan Koenig says
You put the raw chicken right on the oven rack? Would placing them on a baking pan not turn out? Do you think putting them on a cookie cooling rack on top of a baking sheet would do the same? I’m worried about the dripping 😬
Amanda Livesay says
I put the wire racks on top of a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips.
Brigitte Bechtold says
Hi, I just made the chicken jerky and my concern is that the pieces can get stuck in their throats. I alway find dogs tend to inhale treats rather then chew. The jerky is very hard and tends to break into little pieces. Did I bake it for too long? Has there been this concern from other people? Because it’s just chicken I tasted it and found it did not chew well. Also I’m making it for small dogs maybe this treat is better for larger dogs. Thanks
Laurie says
My dog LOVES chicken jerky! It is getting harder to find and, as you mentioned, pricey. I am so excited to try this! Finally, a great use for chicken breasts. I’m a dark poultry meat person. 😁. Thanks for posting!
Lynne says
Can’t wait to try it and save $20 a week. My dogs LIVE chicken jerky!
savannah says
I love this website! there are really good recipes! all my dogs love them
Lisa Wood says
I was looking for your dog breath fresheners, how can I get the recipe and any other recipes.
I want to thank you in advance for your help.
Lisa W.
LO says
I brought these 0loLO
Melissa says
Thank you so much! My basset Ramona loved these & I didn’t worry about possible dangers of garlic or added salt – you made it easy & safe & apparently tasty.