Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Treats

These easy homemade chicken and sweet potato dog treats are a tasty, healthy treat that your pup will love. 

Grace was out of treats, so I made these chicken and sweet potato dog treats for her. Making dog treats at home is easy, and our sweet girl loves them! For this simple homemade dog treat recipe, I used some flour, oats, leftover chicken, mashed sweet potato, and an egg. I baked them until crispy, and once cooled, Grace devoured one and begged me for a second one immediately.

Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cut into chunks **Once mashed it she total 3/4 cup
• 1½ cups flour **All-Purpose or Whole Wheat
• 1 cup instant oats
• 1 large egg, well beaten
• 1 cup cooked chicken, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh curly parsley, finely chopped  **Use curly variety only, others may be toxic
• Pinch of salt

How to Make Chicken and Sweet Potato Dog Treats

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Boil the peeled sweet potato over medium-high heat in a small saucepan until very tender, about 10-12 minutes. Drain and mash the potato until creamy. Set aside to cool.

Once the potato has cooled, add the flour, oats, well-beaten egg, chopped chicken, fresh parsley, and salt. Mix until well combined. Add a touch more flour if the dough is too wet.

Working on a floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using dog treat cutters, cut out desired shapes, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 25-30 minutes.

Cool completely on a wire rack, they will continue to harden as they cool.

Store in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. Enjoy.