Steve's Real Food - Freeze - Dried Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe

Steve’s Real Food chicken dog food recipe uses high quality chicken, conveniently freeze-dried to retain the benefits of raw feeding. This raw chicken dog food is high in manganese and magnesium, which are crucial for ligament health, and has a mid-range fat and protein profile, making it a good option for high-energy dogs. Steve’s uses the B.A.R.F. formulation, making our meat-to-produce ratio at 80%/20%. It is packed with protein and all the essential vitamins and minerals that help promote strong bones and support healthy organ function. Our freeze-dried chicken recipe can be fed to dogs. Steve’s original chicken recipe is also available in frozen.

Available Sizes:
20 oz Bag Nuggets

100% Whole Food Ingredients with a Purpose
Steve’s Real Food believes every ingredient in your pet’s food should serve a purpose to promote optimal health. We craft our carefully curated raw pet food recipes using high-quality ingredients to give your furry friend the essential nutrients they need for a vibrant and healthy life.

Temporary Ingredient Update*: Ground Chicken, Chicken Bones, Chicken Liver, Chicken Gizzard, Broccoli, Carrots, Romaine Lettuce, Cantaloupe, Goat’s Milk, Premix (Potassium Chloride, Salt, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Sesame Seeds, Salmon Oil, Taurine, Coconut Oil, Mixed Tocopherols (For Freshness), New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels, Organic Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, Rosemary Extract.

*The products with this updated ingredient panel are expected to hit the market in April 2026. All products will be clearly marked. Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages.

INGREDIENTS
Ground Chicken
Chicken Bone
Chicken Liver
Chicken Gizzard
Broccoli
Carrots
Romaine Lettuce
Cantaloupe
Goat’s Milk
Flaxseed
Kelp
Salmon Oil
Coconut Oil
Inulin
Taurine
Green Mussel
Ground Eggshell

INGREDIENT SOURCING
Our chicken comes from a family-owned farm in the northwest. The chickens roam freely. You can find them happily soaking up the sunshine, taking dust baths in the fields, and returning to the spacious indoor area to roost at night. They are vegetarian, fed a biologically appropriate diet, provided fresh water, and provided enrichment activities. The produce is sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and our goat milk comes from a family farm in Gaston, Oregon. Steve’s Real Food is committed to working with family farms that share our belief in sustainable farming free from added hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides.

(ME Calculated) 139 kcal/oz 4900 kcal/kg 208 kcal/cup

How to Feed Our Freeze-Dried Raw Food for Dogs and Cats
If you are transitioning to raw, we suggest transitioning over a 1-2 week period. Check out our transitioning guide here for more information and tips for switching over your pets.

Scoop
Use a measuring cup to scoop your pet’s portion for the meal, and place the food in a clean dish.

Rehydrate
Add ¾ cup of WARM water per every 1 cup of food. Stir to ensure even hydration. Let the liquid absorb into the food for 5-10 mins.

Serve
Once the freeze-dried food has re-hydrated and reached the desired texture (usually a porridge-like consistency), serve it to your pet in a clean food dish.

How Much to Feed
Each four-legged friend will metabolize food differently based on their activity level, breed, age, etc. Use our feeding calculator as a starting point for your pet, and adjust the feeding amount as necessary to help your pet achieve an ideal body weight.

Food Storage Instructions
Keep the bag sealed and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid storing freeze-dried pet food in areas with extreme temperature fluctuations, such as garages or sheds. Freeze-dried food is sensitive to moisture. Ensure the storage area has low humidity levels to prevent the food from becoming soggy or molding. While freeze-dried dog food has a longer shelf life than other pet foods, it’s essential to use it within a reasonable timeframe. Follow the “best by” or “use by” date on the packaging as a guideline.

Safe Handling Raw Pet Food
Treat raw pet food with the same care as handling raw meat for your consumption. Always wash your hands, pet bowls, and any surfaces that come into contact with the raw food.

Additional information
Flavor: Chicken
Size: 20 oz bag
Diet Type: BARF Diet, Freeze Dried Raw Dog Food
Energetics: Warming
Protein: Chicken
Dietary: High-Omega's, Low-Ash, Low-Iodine, Low-Phosphorous, Low-Sodium

Consider our freeze-dried chicken raw recipe for the following reasons:
• Supports Joint Health: Our dog food recipe with chicken is high in manganese and magnesium, which are crucial for ligament health.
• Great Energy Source: Chicken has a mid-range fat and protein profile, making it a good option for high-energy dogs.
• Complete Amino Acid Profile: Chicken contains all nine amino acids needed from food, making it a complete protein.
• Variety in Diet: Feeding your pet a variety of protein sources, including chicken, can help prevent food allergies or sensitivities from developing due to repeated exposure to a single protein.

Convenient Bite-Sized Nuggets
Nuggets are shaped into tater-tot-sized pieces that are easy to scoop, and excellent at quickly rehydrating.