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Puppy Training Chicken Nibbles
Pea-size rewards for short training sessions, made from nothing but chicken and rice flour. Small enough to hand out again and again without overfeeding.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yields
About 60 tiny nibbles
Level
easy
Ingredients
- 200 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and finely chopped
- 3/4 cup rice flour
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp water
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350F (180C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blend or chop the cooked chicken very finely.
- Mix the chicken, rice flour, egg, and water into a stiff dough.
- Press the dough flat to about 1/4 inch and cut it into pea-size squares.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until firm and dry to the touch.
- Cool completely before using them as rewards.
Substitutions
- Cooked turkey breast instead of chicken.
- Oat flour instead of rice 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
Up to 12 tiny nibbles per session
1 kg60 kg
Starting point only, adjust for activity, body condition, and vet guidance.
| Pet weight | Suggested portion |
|---|---|
| 3 kg | Up to 5 tiny nibbles per session |
| 8 kg | Up to 8 tiny nibbles per session |
| 15 kg | Up to 12 tiny nibbles per session |
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
1063 kcal
Per serving
1063 kcal
Treat budget (dog)
85 kcal
One serving uses ~1251% of the daily treat budget1063 / 85 kcal
One serving is above the 10% daily treat allowance for a 15kg dog. Cut the portion or treat as an occasional reward only.
Do not feed
- Onion, garlic, chives, leeks (toxic in any form)
- Seasoned or rotisserie chicken
- Cooked bones, splinter risk
See our full Safety & Nutrition guide.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 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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