Chicken Wrapped Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Delight your furry friend with Homemade Dehydrated Chicken Wrapped Sweet Potato Dog Treats. These wholesome and natural treats are made with just 2 ingredients. They are perfect for a healthy chew with flavors your pup will love!

Does your dog like to chew? Then make them some homemade treats with simple ingredients. This healthy treat will satisfy their need to gnaw.

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Wrapped Sweet Potato Dog Treats Recipe

Since this is made from whole ingredients, it’s made without any artificial flavors or artificial colors. These sweet potato wraps are tasty and will give your fur babies a boost of vitamins and nutrients.

Chicken wraps are tasty treats that are made with wholesome ingredients. Since they don’t have added sugar, they will help your pup maintain a healthy weight.

Plus, you’ll love making them! Making chewy dog treats is so much more fun than buying sweet potato treats from the store.

Benefits of Chicken for Dogs

Chicken isn’t just beneficial for humans, it offers a myriad of advantages for our canine companions too. These are just a few of them:

• Chicken is an excellent source of high-quality protein. Proteins are vital for muscle growth and repair, and they provide the necessary energy to keep our pets active and playful. Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are crucial for many physiological processes, and chicken provides a complete profile.
• Chicken is packed with essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6, phosphorus, niacin, and selenium. These are instrumental in supporting metabolic processes, bone health, and protecting the body against oxidative stress.
• Chicken, especially when skinless, is relatively low in fat, making it a suitable option for dogs that need to watch their weight or have dietary restrictions.

Benefits of Sweet Potatoes for Dogs

Sweet potatoes are delicious and a treasure trove of nutrition for our canine companions. Here are some of the health benefits:

• Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which can promote a healthy digestive system. This fiber aids in regulating the digestive tract, can help alleviate constipation, and promotes a healthy gut environment.
• Packed with essential vitamins such as Vitamin A (beta-carotene), B vitamins, and Vitamin C, sweet potatoes can support immune function, improve skin and coat health, and support cellular function. Vitamin A, in particular, is essential for vision, growth, and muscle strength.
• Sweet potatoes are a good source of essential minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. These minerals play a crucial role in muscle function, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting bone health.
• Sweet potatoes have a high antioxidant content. These antioxidants help combat oxidative stress and inflammation, promoting overall health and potentially warding off certain diseases.
• Their inherent sweetness can make sweet potatoes a favorite among dogs, offering a naturally tasty treat without the need for added sugars or artificial flavorings.

Including sweet potatoes in your dog’s treats or meals can be a delightful and nutritious way to enhance their diet. When combined with other high-quality ingredients like chicken, you’re offering a treat that’s both delicious and health-packed for your beloved pet.

Ingredients

There are just two ingredients in these chicken treats:

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast – Or turkey breast if your dog is allergic to chicken.
• Sweet Potato – A large one

Equipment Needed

You may have the kitchen items you need to make these dehydrated chicken dog treats. But just in case, here’s what you need:

• A plastic dishwasher-safe cutting board is best for raw meat.
• A good, sharp chef’s knife to cut through the chicken and sweet potato.
• Food Dehydrator to dehydrate the chicken. Or use your oven.

How to Make the Treats in a Dehydrator

1. Peel and slice the sweet potato into strips like French fries.
2. Slice the chicken into thin strips.

3. Wrap the chicken strips around the sweet potato slices in a spiral from end to end so the chicken is in a single layer and doesn’t overlap.
4. Place the wrapped sweet potatoes on a dehydrator rack.

5. Dehydrate at 150°F until there’s no moisture in them, about 5 to 6 hours.

6. To get the treats to 165°F to kill harmful bacteria, bake the dehydrated treats in a 275°F oven for about 10 minutes. You can bake them while they are still on the dehydrator rack or place the treats on a baking sheet with space between them and bake.
7. Let the treats cool to room temperature before storing them.

How to Make Them in the Oven

If you don’t have a dehydrator, you can dehydrate them in your oven. Here’s how:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°F.
2. Place the chicken wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet that’s either greased or lined with parchment paper. Or on a greased wire rack over the baking sheet.
3. Bake the treats with the oven door slightly propped open until there’s no moisture in them, about 3 to 4 hours.

How to Store the Dehydrated Treats

Cool the treats to room temperature. Store them in an airtight container or plastic zip-top bag on the counter or in your pantry.

You can also freeze them in a freezer-safe container or plastic freezer bag.

How Long Dehydrated Dog Treats Last

How long the treats last depends on how much moisture is in them. At room temperature, it ranges from a few days to several weeks. Discard the treats if there is any sign of mold or spoilage.

Freezing them is the best choice for longer storage. They will last up to 4 months in the freezer.

Serving Size

How much chicken wrapped treats you give your pet depends on what else they ate that day. This is a low-calorie snack, but it is still a snack. This should not be their main source of calories.

The serving size also depends on your dog’s size. Smaller dogs need fewer calories than larger dogs.

Generally, I would say that a serving is 2 treats. Give your pet as many of them as you would any other special treat.

Can people eat these chicken wrapped sweet potatoes?

Yes, sweet potatoes and chicken are definitely safe for human consumption. Give one a try and see if you like it.

More Homemade Dog Treats

Do you want to make some more yummy goodies for your pup? Try these dog treat recipes:

• Apple Peanut Butter Dog Treats
• Chicken Bone Broth for Dogs
• Dehydrated Green Beans for Dogs
• Dehydrated Pumpkin for Dogs
• Fruit Leather Dog Treats
• Homemade Chicken Dog Treats
• Homemade Sweet Potato Dog Chews
• Sweet Potato Banana Dog Treats
• Venison Jerky for Dogs

Find lots of meaty dog treats right here on Spoiled Hounds!