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Chicken Dog Biscuits (Low Carb)

Minimalist, low-carb biscuits made with chicken and parsley. These are ideal for dogs on weight management plans.

Chicken Dog Biscuits (Low Carb), homemade dog recipe
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Yields
About 40 treats
Level
easy

Ingredients

Ingredients for Chicken Dog Biscuits (Low Carb)
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, place all the ingredients and mix well until you have a dough you can roll. Add more coconut flour if required.
  3. Place the chicken dough on a sheet of parchment paper and cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Roll out to about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes and turn over half way through cooking.
  6. Allow to cool before handing out a treat!

Substitutions

  • Use ground beef for a higher fat option.
  • Swap parsley for fresh cilantro.
  • Almond flour can replace coconut flour.

Portion guide

Suggested portions only, your vet knows your pet's needs best.

Portion calculator

Enter your dog's weight for a scaled serving suggestion.

Suggested portion
2 small treats per day
1 kg60 kg

Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.

Pet weightSuggested portion
5 kg1 small treat per day
15 kg2 small treats per day
30 kg3 small treats per day

Nutrition & calorie check

Estimated calories per serving compared to your pet's daily energy need.

Nutrition estimate

Rough estimate from common ingredient values, not a substitute for a veterinary nutrition plan.

Whole recipe
529 kcal
Per treat
13 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~15% of the daily treat budget13 / 85 kcal
Do not feed
  • Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
  • Cooked bones, splinter risk

See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.

Storage

Refrigerate for 5 days or freeze for 2 months.

Vet disclaimer: Companion Paws Kitchen recipes are educational. They are not a substitute for veterinary advice or a complete-and-balanced commercial diet. Always consult your vet before introducing new foods, especially for puppies, kittens, seniors, pregnant pets, or pets with medical conditions.

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