The Honest Kitchen Chicken Recipe Grain-Free Dehydrated Dog Food
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Treat your dog to The Honest Kitchen Grain-Free Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food—a meal that is both nutritious and delicious! This grain-free dehydrated adult dog food is packed with 100% real free-range chicken and a variety of fruits and vegetables including bananas, de-cored apples, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin and more! Made without corn, wheat or soy, this grain-free formula is paw-sitively perfect for doggos with food sensitivities. With this human grade recipe produced in a human grade facility, Honest Kitchen proves that you don’t have to be a human to eat like one!
Key Benefits- Made with real free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables and is intended for adult dogs of all breeds and sizes.
- Dehydrated whole foods maintain their vitamins and minerals so that your furry friend gets all the nutrition he needs—just add water!
- Grain-free formula made without corn, wheat, soy or add sugars made especially suitable for pals with food sensitivities.
- Contains no byproducts, preservatives, GMO ingredients, hormones or antibiotics because your pup deserves nothing but the best.
- World’s first pet food made in the USA with 100% human grade ingredients produced in a human food facility.
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Item Number49086
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Weight4.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeSmall Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds, All Breeds
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Food FormDehydrated
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Special DietLow-Protein, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Pea-Free, Non-GMO, Natural
Dehydrated Chicken, Organic Flaxseed, Dehydrated Potatoes, Dehydrated Sweet Potatoes, Dried Apples, Dehydrated Celery, Dehydrated Honey, Dehydrated Pumpkin, Dehydrated Cabbage, Dried Bananas, Dried Papayas, Dehydrated Green Beans, Dried Basil, Dehydrated Organic Kelp, Dried Garlic, Minerals [Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Potassium Iodide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Selenite], Taurine, Vitamins [Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement].
Caloric Content3,930 kcal/kg, 446 kcal/cup, 334 kcal/3-oz cup,197 kcal/1.75-oz cup
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Protein | 24% min |
Fat | 15% min |
Fiber | 6.5% max |
Moisture | 8.5% max |
Taurine | 0.15% min |
Box Instructions
Breed | Weight | Activity Level | Daily Feeding (cup) | Water to Add (cup) |
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Toy | 1 - 10 lbs | Average | 1/4 - 1/2 cup | 1/3 - 3/4 cup |
Toy | 1 - 10 lbs | Highly Active | 1/2 - 1 cup | 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups |
Small | 11 - 30 lbs | Average | 1/2 - 1 cup | 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups |
Small | 11 - 30 lbs | Highly Active | 1 - 2 cups | 1 1/2 - 3 cups |
Medium | 31 - 50 lbs | Average | 1 - 2 cups | 1 1/2 - 3 cups |
Medium | 31 - 50 lbs | Highly Active | 2 - 4 cups | 3 - 6 cups |
Large | 51 - 70 lbs | Average | 2 - 2 1/2 cups | 3 - 3 3/4 cups |
Large | 51 - 70 lbs | Highly Active | 4 - 4 1/2 cups | 6 - 6 3/4 cups |
Giant | 71 - 90 lbs | Average | 2 1/2 - 3 cups | 3 3/4 - 4 1/2 cups |
Giant | 71 - 90 lbs | Highly Active | 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 cups | 6 3/4 - 8 1/4 cups |
We suggest dividing daily amount into two servings. Your individual dog�s needs will vary with age and activity. For larger dogs adjust accordingly. Refrigerate or discard any leftovers.
How to Make: Mix food with warm water, stir well and wait 3 minutes, then serve with love!
How to use: Serve alone as a complete and balanced meal OR Use as a topper: 1/2 The Honest Kitchen serving amount + 1/2 current food serving amount.
Tips: You can add slightly more or less water to your pet�s liking. Prepared food may be refrigerated for 2-3 days. Store this box in a cool, dry place.
Instructions for Cups: Tear back seal and add warm water to fill line located inside the cup, stir and wait 3 minutes for food to hydrate, pour into your pet's bowl and serve with love!
Add a little Honest Kitchen to your pet’s food over the course of 5-7 days, while decreasing the amount of current food.
How do I make your dehydrated recipes?
Making our dehydrated foods is as easy as 1-2-3!
- Just add water
- Wait 3 min while food re-hydrates
- Serve with love!
For our base mixes, follow the same steps above and also add your dog's favorite protein.
Do I have to add water to your dehydrated recipes?
Yes! It is imperative that you re-hydrate our dehydrated recipes before serving. The food swells when it comes in contact with moisture so it's important that this takes place in the food bowl before consumption, and not in your pet's tummy. When the food is hydrated with water, it will not swell further after eating, which is why our food is so great for breeds who are prone to bloat.
Do I have to feed The Honest Kitchen foods as 100% of my pet's diet?
No, our foods may be included in our pet's diet in a variety of ways! Check out the A,B,C's of how you can use them:
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A is for All Alone Feed Honest Kitchen food by itself as a complete meal (except for our Base Mixes, which you mix with meat). Just add water and it's ready to go!
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B is for Base Mix Use as a base for your own home-prepared ingredients. Lots of people love to make their pets' food. Honest Kitchen recipes are an excellent starting point (with balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios) that you can mix with your own meat and other goodies.
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C is for Complementary Mix with kibble as a convenient, healthy whole food topping that provides more phyto-nutrients than cooked diets. Because our foods are gently dehydrated, they retain much more of the natural nutrition that conventional pet food production methods. If you aren't ready to make the switch to 100% fresh or dehydrated food, try our recipes as toppers, so your pet can still enjoy some of the benefits of a whole food diet! Feed a _ and _ mixture of Honest Kitchen and your favorite dry food or in whatever ratio works well for your pet.
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D is for Defrosting error Use as a stand-in when you forget to thaw your raw! Some of our customers feed raw food most of the time. But sometimes, schedules can be disrupted or plain old absent-mindedness can set in. Our foods are great to keep on hand as a stand-in for just such occasions!
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E is for Emergencies Dehydrated foods are compact to store - you can keep our products in your emergency preparedness kit for up to 12 months and they'll be easy to take if you ever have to leave home in a hurry.
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F is for Fun outdoors Take on your travels, backpacking and camping - our dehydrated foods are lightweight, and quick & easy to prepare for a tasty meal on the road. Each dry-measured cup of our food makes a whole pound of fresh food when re-hydrated.
What exactly does 'Human Grade' mean?
Human Grade means food grade or fit for human consumption. For us, it's a line in the sand about the quality and integrity of the finished products we send out the door. We blend our healthy pet food in a human food facility that makes things like breakfast cereal and bakery mixes. So, we abide by the same strict standards for safety, cleanliness, record-keeping and overall quality as the place that whips up your favorite cookie dough.
Is your food raw?
Our recipes are made from dehydrated whole food ingredients, but they're not quite the same as raw. Our meats, fish, and eggs are gently steamed at about 165 degrees F before being dehydrated to make sure they're safe and free of any pathogens, without the use of harmful irradiation. The steaming process means that these ingredients are not considered raw. Our leafy greens are also steamed in a dry-steam process which takes place after dehydration, as a food safety measure. All our remaining produce is dehydrated below 104 degrees F, and is still considered raw after the drying is complete. Our potatoes and grains are flash heated (and rolled in the case of our grains) to help break down the cellulose, which aids in digestion. They are then gently dehydrated to remove the moisture.
How will my dog's teeth get clean with a soft food?
Contrary to popular belief, kibble doesn't actually clean the teeth. For the most part, dogs (and some cats) actually swallow their kibble whole and don't chew their food at all. You'll know this if you've ever had the misfortune of seeing your pet regurgitate his kibble, when those pellets come back up the same way they went in! This means the pellets don't have a chance to come into much contact with the teeth, and even if they were to be crunched, they aren't really hard enough to have an abrasive action that's effective enough to scrape tartar from the teeth. If kibble is chewed (which may happen in some smaller dogs and cats) the sugars and refined carbohydrates are actually more likely to get impacted into the gum line, which is detrimental for the long term health of the teeth and mouth.
I can see bits of food in my dog's stool, are they not absorbing the nutrients?
When dogs eat a high moisture, whole food diet such as ours, the stool will not look the same as it did when consuming a dry kibble or raw food. The stool will reflect the colorful ingredients going in. It's not abnormal to see pieces of carrots, spinach, etc. present in the stool. The nutrients, phyto-nutrients and antioxidants from the foods are still being absorbed. Since the food is high in moisture and fiber it's also common for the stool to be more voluminous. Our office dogs go 3-4 times a day.
Why can't I feed my puppy the Base Mix recipes?
Puppies have slightly different mineral needs. Of particular interest are calcium and phosphorus, which our bases mixes do not support the levels and ratios necessary for puppies. We have several diets that are designed to support puppies during their rapid growth months.
Once I've added water, can I refrigerate the food? For how long?
Once the dehydrated food has been rehydrated with warm water, you may cover and refrigerate any uneaten portions for 2-3 days. Frozen leftovers will keep for even longer. We suggest adding a little bit of warm water to the mix and stirring before serving.
Do I have to add extras, like meat or other foods?
No, adding other ingredients to our diets is not necessary (except for our base mixes which require protein to be added). Our foods are formulated to meet the AAFCO Nutrient Profiles and can be fed alone. However, many of our customers love to mix up their companion's meals with home-made extras. We encourage this because we think pet's deserve variety in their diets just like we humans do. Our foods have balanced calcium: phosphorus ratios to allow you to add in extras in moderate amounts without throwing these important minerals outside their optimum ratios.
If I want to add extras, what do you recommend?
Popular add-ins are meat, raw meaty bones, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, veggies and fruits. We recommend 1/2 to 1 cup of extra ingredients for each dry-measured cup of the food.A more active dog would have these quantities added to the regular food serving. For a less active or senior pet, you can cut back the amount of Honest Kitchen food to allow for the additional ingredients being included, and prevent the calories from increasing too much.
How do I store your food and what is the shelf life?
Our dehydrated foods are naturally shelf stable and should be stored in a cool, dry place - out of sunlight. We don't recommend refrigerating our food when it's dry, because this can introduce moisture. If you want to freeze the food, you should hydrate it first (some of our customers like to freeze in individual pre-made portions). If you do choose to place the dry food in the freezer, we recommend keeping the box in the freezer for the remainder of its use.Our Complete Diets have a shelf life of twelve months from the manufacturing date, depending on the ambient temperature and humidity where you live. The date of manufacture is printed on the top of every box in a specially designed tear out and keep card.

100% Human-Grade Pet Food
The Honest Kitchen follows strict standards established by the FDA for human foods, including over 100 manufacturing and quality control regulations. Their pet foods are produced in a human food facility right next to products meant for people. As one of the world's first human-grade pet food companies, The Honest Kitchen is committed to making high quality, safe and nutritious products for your pets.


Dehydrated for Maximum Nutrition
The Honest Kitchen has adopted a time-honored dehydration technique for gently preserving their foods. This helps to retain more of the natural vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole food ingredients.
Highly Concentrated and Easily Digestible
The dehydration process removes the moisture from the food, making it compact and nutritionally dense. So, a 10-pound box makes 40 pounds of fresh food. The whole food ingredients are also diced for easier digestion and nutrient absorption.
Ingredients with Integrity
The Honest Kitchen is made in the USA, and their recipes use only the highest-quality ingredients, with no additives, preservatives or GMO ingredients. To ensure quality, their suppliers must meet strict standards for food safety, as well as sustainability and fair-trade practices.
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Dehydrated Ingredients | Cage-Free Turkey, Spinach, Cranberries, Apples, Celery, Carrots, Coconut and Eggs. | Free-Range Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Pumpkin, Potatoes, Bananas, Celery and Apples. | Ranch-Raised Beef, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Cranberries, Potatoes, Coconut and Parsley. | Wild-Caught White Fish, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin, Cabbage, Cranberries, Apples, Coconut, Bananas and Eggs. |
protein levels | 29% | 24% | 31% | 32% |
benefits | 100% human-grade. Made with dehydrated whole foods. Just add water. No corn, wheat, soy or GMO ingredients. Made in the USA—nothing from China. No by-products, fillers or preservatives. |

Versatile and Easy to Prepare
The Honest Kitchen dehydrated recipes are easy to serve as a stand-alone meal or as a tasty topper. Simply add warm water to rehydrate the nutritious ingredients and serve as a fresh, tasty meal. You can mix it with your pet's favorite kibble to add whole food nutrition to their bowl. The compact form of this dehydrated food also makes it great for traveling and camping.
Dehydrated, Human-Grade Pet Foods for Every Pup
The Honest Kitchen offers a variety of dehydrated pet food options for your pup, so you are sure to find one that meets their nutritional needs and that they find delicious.

Grain Free
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Grain Free Chicken Recipe
- Grain Free Turkey Recipe
- Grain Free Beef Recipe
- Grain Free Fish Recipe
Benefits
- Made without any grains or glutens.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Whole Grain
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Whole Grain Chicken Recipe
- Whole Grain Turkey Recipe
- Whole Grain Beef Recipe
Benefits
- Made with organic grains.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Limited Ingredient
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Limited Ingredient Chicken Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Turkey Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Fish Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Duck Recipe
- Limited Ingredient Beef Recipe
Benefits
- Made with only six ingredients in each recipe.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.

Base Mix
Dehydrated Dog Food
Recipes
- Grain Free Fruit & Veggie Base Mix
- Grain Free Veggie, Nut & Seed Base Mix
Benefits
- Choose your pup's favorite protein to turn these into a perfectly balanced meal.
- 100% human-grade ingredients.
- Made with dehydrated whole foods.
- Made in the USA—nothing from China.
- No by-products, fillers or preservatives.
About The Honest Kitchen
The Honest Kitchen uses the highest quality standards possible to create human-grade pet food for dogs and cats. Their pet foods are made with fresh, whole food ingredients that are gently dehydrated to remove moisture, leaving the natural nutrients and flavor. The Honest Kitchen is a company of pet lovers committed to helping pets get on the path to good health with natural, wholesome food.

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Edie loves this and it seems to have eased her digestive issues
By MaryM on Apr 7, 2021
We adopted a relative’s 12 yr. old dog Angie and she came with issues. She is on Honest Kitchen Ltd. Ingredient Beef. When another of our 12 yr. olds, Edie, was diagnosed with a possible gall bladder issue, we decided to try this food in chicken flavor (a little easier to digest than beef). She loves it! And best of all, her issues have disappeared! Shipping is very fast and much better packaging than that large sells-everything,company. Thanks, Chewy!
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Dogs love this!
By Bluejay on Apr 10, 2021
A great product especially for dogs with allergies, and little white dogs with staining around their eyes, and if they scratch themselves a lot. My dog has been enjoying this product for almost 2 years, I mix it with a low sodium (95mg) Bone Broth and she no longer has staining, or itching. The Bone Broth helped with that too. Thank you!
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This company is the best
By DellaDees on Mar 22, 2021
I recently canceled an order and my refund was applied to my card in 24 hours PLUS I was told to donate the dog food my dogs would not eat to a local shelter! HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT! WHO DOES BUSINESS LIKE THAT? No Body that's who! You guys are the best, what an outstanding way to do business. If there is a link you want to send me to do a review where everyone can see it please send it to me! Mind blown.....
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Not right for us
By Deborah on Mar 8, 2021
I just purchased this item for my senior dog to make sure she had healthy food that didn't come from China. That part is true, but she won't eat it. Two bites and she's done with it. Then, I read an article that grain free food is giving dogs heart issues. That's the kind I bought. So I'd love to return it and get a refund since I've only used two scoops out of a large box of grain-free chicken recipe. :(
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Weird but good
By StaceyC on Mar 25, 2021
My dogs love this, it is a little pricey but definitely worth it for my two senior gals. One is 17 with pretty bad teeth and the other is 13 with no teeth and they both enjoy this without hesitation. This is the first food I've ever given them where they lick the bowl clean. Highly recommend!
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By Cynthia on Mar 29, 2021
I must have the pickiest dogs in the world. Two Maltese and they don’t like this or any dog food I’ve ever given them. The food just sits on floor and when they try it because they’re starving ,it gets dropped all over the place. What a mess!
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Great food!
By BudsMom on Mar 6, 2021
My pup goes crazy for this stuff! He won't take his eyes off his food bowl while I'm letting it 'set up'. His poops have lessened and firmed up, his gas has all but been eliminated, his acid reflux is better and he gobbles it down like it was his last meal. I'm a fan!
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my dogs adore this
By AutumnRizzo on Mar 7, 2021
We got this by mistake a few months ago. We're so glad we did! We mix it up with hot water and chicken thighs, which get warmed up in the mix. I used to get a disappointed look from Rizzo when I put down her food. Now, she digs right in.
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The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Dehydrated Dog Food
By Janice on Jan 6, 2021
We have a Cocker Spaniel that has auto-immune related issues that causes skin break-outs of staph. We were already feeding a top grain-free food since grain can be a trigger for staph outbreaks in breeds that have this type of issue. I decided to try The Honest Kitchen grain-free formula since it is human-grade. I slowly transitioned our dog from the other grain-free food to The Honest Kitchen and our dog is now completely on The Honest Kitchen with no issues whatsoever (and he seems to love it, which is a plus). It is dehydrated, so you do have to put hot water in it and let it set for three full minutes to reconstitute, then stir and feed to your dog. We have only started feeding this We have a Cocker Spaniel that has auto-immune related issues that causes skin break-outs of staph. We were already feeding a top grain-free food since grain can be a trigger for staph outbreaks in breeds that have this type of issue. I decided to try The Honest Kitchen grain-free formula since it is human-grade. I slowly transitioned our dog from the other grain-free food to The Honest Kitchen and our dog is now completely on The Honest Kitchen with no issues whatsoever (and he seems to love it, which is a plus). It is dehydrated, so you do have to put hot water in it and let it set for three full minutes to reconstitute, then stir and feed to your dog. We have only started feeding this brand, but I am hopeful that it will help to slow down auto-immune issues. We will purchase another flavor next time when it is time to order. … more
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Lucky Loves The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Recipe
By Lucky on Dec 31, 2020
Lucky is my 11yeat old Yorkie/Silky terrier mix ..he had a severe case of pancreatitis 3 months ago...lots of vet visits and meds and he started getting better but refused to eat the prescription food...the vet prescribed several prescription brands but he refused to eat(he was unable to go back to his previous brand due to high fat content)..I began fixing him no yolk egg noodles and chicken which he ate but he needed electrolytes and a more balanced diet..I searched the net and found The Honest Kitchen brand of food which sounded like a good balance of natural ingredients which I ordered from Chewy.com....it’s is a dehydrated food and all I did was add water....Lucky gobbled it down and wanted Lucky is my 11yeat old Yorkie/Silky terrier mix ..he had a severe case of pancreatitis 3 months ago...lots of vet visits and meds and he started getting better but refused to eat the prescription food...the vet prescribed several prescription brands but he refused to eat(he was unable to go back to his previous brand due to high fat content)..I began fixing him no yolk egg noodles and chicken which he ate but he needed electrolytes and a more balanced diet..I searched the net and found The Honest Kitchen brand of food which sounded like a good balance of natural ingredients which I ordered from Chewy.com....it’s is a dehydrated food and all I did was add water....Lucky gobbled it down and wanted more...wow...since then he has thrived on the food, looks forward to feeding time and has been acting like a puppy at 11years old!!.... … more