Chicken Liver & Egg Mix
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, diced)
- 8 oz chicken liver (trimmed and diced)
- 2 large eggs (whole, lightly beaten)
- 2 tbsp salmon oil
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil (high-linoleic)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup chicken heart (diced, optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken thighs and chicken heart (if using) to the water and poach for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked through.
- In a separate pan, lightly scramble the beaten eggs over medium-low heat until fully set, breaking into small pieces. Set aside.
- Add diced chicken liver to the pot during the last 5 minutes of cooking the chicken thighs to gently poach until just firm and no longer pink inside.
- Remove from heat and drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Allow all cooked meats to cool to room temperature, then pulse in a food processor until finely chopped or minced to desired consistency.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl and fold in the scrambled eggs.
- Add salmon oil, sunflower oil, and reserved cooking liquid. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Portion into daily servings and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Add per 5 lb of total prepared food: Taurine 500mg, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) 200 IU, Zinc methionine 50mg, Biotin 5mg, Omega-3 fish oil providing EPA+DHA 750mg. Mix supplements thoroughly into the food immediately before serving. Do not premix supplements for storage.
Nutritional Analysis
3-4 oz (for 10lb cat)| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 20g (48% DM) |
| Fat | 13g (30% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 2g (5% DM) |
| Fiber | 0.5g (1% DM) |
| Moisture | 68% |
| Calcium | 0.8% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.7% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.14:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Store in airtight glass or BPA-free containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze individual portions in ice cube trays for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator, never at room temperature. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warmed. Wash all surfaces, utensils, and hands thoroughly with hot soapy water after handling raw ingredients. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do NOT substitute chicken liver with beef or pork liver as vitamin A and copper levels differ significantly and can cause toxicity or deficiency. Do NOT replace salmon oil with cod liver oil as excessive vitamin A and D can accumulate to dangerous levels. Do NOT omit taurine as deficiency causes dilated cardiomyopathy and retinal degeneration in cats. Do NOT use onion, garlic, or chives in any quantity as they cause hemolytic anemia. Do NOT substitute plant-based oils for the specified oils as cats cannot convert plant omega-3s to usable forms.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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