How to Boil Chicken for Dogs

Step 1

Place 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a medium-size pot. Spread the chicken breasts out along the bottom of the pot so the meat is not layered. If you do not have a pot large enough to support the chicken breasts, use a deep, covered skillet instead.Make sure that your chicken is completely defrosted if it was frozen. The frozen meat will affect the cooking time of the chicken and could potentially cause the meat to cook unevenly. If it is still frozen, finish defrosting the chicken in the refrigerator before cooking it.

Step 2

Fill the pot with water until all of the chicken breasts are submerged. Add approximately 3 in (7.6 cm) of water to the pot, or more if needed to cover the chicken breasts. Just be careful not to fill your pot with so much water that it bubbles over while cooking. Keep about 2 in (5.1 cm) of head space to avoid this.Do not add any additional seasonings to the chicken, as those may cause your dog to have an upset stomach. Keep the chicken bland, and then pair it with other foods later if you want.

Step 3

Cover the pot and boil the chicken for 12 minutes over high heat. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then, continue to cook the chicken for approximately 12 minutes.Remove one of the chicken breasts from the pot and cut into it to make sure it is thoroughly cooked after 12 minutes. If the inside is still pink or gummy, return the chicken to the pot and continue to cook the 3 breasts for approximately 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Place the cooked chicken breasts onto a plate and shred it into small pieces. Use a knife and fork, or 2 forks, to break the meat apart easily. Make the pieces of meat small enough for your dog to chew and swallow safely.Keep your dog’s size in mind when shredding the meat. Smaller dogs may require the meat to be broken into much smaller pieces than larger dogs would.

Step 5

Let the chicken cool off for 10-15 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest on the counter until it is cool to touch. Once cool, you can either give some of the chicken to your dog as a quick snack or pair the chicken with other foods to make it a meal.Speed up the cooling process by placing the chicken in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Store leftover chicken in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Place leftover chicken into a glass or plastic container that has a tight seal. Then, store it in the refrigerator, and feed it to your dog over the next 3-4 days.Alternatively, freeze the boiled chicken in a sealed container for 2-6 months and save it for the next time your dog has an upset stomach. Then, simply defrost the chicken in the refrigerator before feeding it to your dog.