The gold standard of homemade dog jerky. Thin slices of chicken breast, slowly dried until chewy and flavourful. No additives, no preservatives, no mystery ingredients β just pure chicken. Dogs love tearing into these, and they're a fraction of the cost of store-bought jerky. One batch lasts for weeks.
At a Glance
| β± Prep | 10 min |
| π₯ Cook | 3-4 hrs low oven |
| π½ Makes | About 30 strips |
| π For | All dogs |
π₯ Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
π©βπ³ Instructions
- Preheat oven to 80Β°C (175Β°F).
- Slice chicken into thin strips, about 3-4mm thick.
- Lay on wire racks over baking trays.
- Dry for 3-4 hours until firm and leathery.
- Should bend without snapping.
- Cool completely.
π Storage
Airtight container 2 weeks. Fridge 3 weeks. Freeze 4 months.
π Nutrition Notes
Pure protein with virtually no fat or carbs. Drying concentrates protein β dried jerky is about 80% protein. No additives make this safer than many commercial jerkies.
π‘ Tips
- Slice against the grain for easier chewing
- Semi-frozen chicken slices more easily
- A dehydrator gives more consistent results
- The thinner the slice, the crispier the result
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