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Every year, my dog is my valentine.
I love making special DIY Valentine’s Day Dog Treats for my dogs.
Homemade dog treats are such a lovely way to spoil your dog and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to do it. Whether you’re making a quick treat for your own dog or you want to surprise neighbourhood dog friends, this chicken dog treat recipe is quick, easy and Kolchak loved them.
We made these treats with chicken, but honestly! You could really make them with any kind of lean meat. If your dog has allergies, try substituting a novel protein like bison or quail.
For the Baked Chicken Dog Treats you need
Heart Shaped Chicken Dog Treats
These quick and easy heart shaped chicken dog treats are a simple way to spoil the special doggo in your life.
Ingredients
- Silicone Heart Mold (ours is good in the oven or the freezer)
- 1 cup cooked, finely diced chicken
- 1/2 cup rice, cooked & mashed
- 3 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Mix together all ingredients and stir well.
- Spoon into silicone molds.
- Bake for 20 – 30 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
- Allow to cool and remove from molds.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months
Not feeling up to baking? I hear you! The good news is that most dogs don’t really care if you bake – they just want snack. The frozen chicken dog treats are even EASIER and just as delicious.
For the Frozen Chicken Dog Treats you need
Frozen Heart Shaped Chicken Dog Treats
These frozen chicken dog treats are a quick, easy and healthy way to spoil your furry Valentine.
Ingredients
- Silicone Heart Mold (ours is good in the oven or the freezer)
- 1 cup cooked, finely diced chicken
- 1/2 cup rice, cooked
1 cup chicken stock - 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend together all ingredients.
- Spoon into the silicone molds
- Place in freezer until solid.
Notes
(Kol’s Note: Not fussy about how they look? Just mix the chicken, rice & parsley together, spoon it into the molds, then pour stock over them. They taste just as good with half the work!)