Chicken & Rice Delight
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1.5 cups brown rice, uncooked
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then add the rice and reduce heat to simmer for 25 minutes.
- While rice cooks, dice the chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken pieces until golden brown on all outside edges (about 8-10 minutes).
- Add diced carrots, green beans, and sweet potato to the chicken skillet and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetable mixture in the large pot.
- Add fresh parsley and stir everything together until well mixed.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before portioning and serving.
- Divide into individual portions based on your dog's weight and store appropriately.
💊 Required Supplements
Add the following per 5 lbs of prepared food: 500mg calcium carbonate (or 1/2 tsp ground eggshell), 100 IU vitamin E, 50mg B-complex, 25mg zinc, 1/4 tsp iodized salt. Alternatively, use a complete canine vitamin-mineral supplement like Balance IT Canine at the manufacturer's recommended dose per 1000 kcal.
Nutritional Analysis
1 cup (for 25lb dog)| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 32g (38% DM) |
| Fat | 14g (18% DM) |
| Carbohydrates | 35g (42% DM) |
| Fiber | 3.5g (4% DM) |
| Moisture | 70% |
| Calcium | 1.1% DM |
| Phosphorus | 0.85% DM |
| Ca:P Ratio | 1.3:1 |
🧊 Safety & Storage
Refrigerate portions in airtight containers for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen portions overnight in the refrigerator. Always serve at room temperature or slightly warm—never serve hot. Wash all surfaces, utensils, and hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken. Discard any food left out for more than 2 hours.
⚠️ Recipe Drift Warning
Do not substitute chicken with ground beef or pork without adjusting fat content. Avoid replacing brown rice with white rice (nutritionally inferior) or wheat (common allergen). Never omit the calcium supplement—this recipe is calcium-deficient without it. Do not add onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, or xylitol as these are toxic to dogs. Consult your veterinarian before making any ingredient substitutions, especially for dogs with health conditions.
⚕️ Always consult your veterinarian before changing your pet's diet.
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