Chicken, Liver & Carrot Power Bowl Cat Food Recipe

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"Gourmet cat food power bowl with minced chicken, liver, and shredded carrots, served on a marble countertop."

CHICKEN, LIVER & CARROT POWER BOWL

A Nutrient-Dense Homemade Cat Food Recipe

KEY INFO
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 4-6 cat portions
  • Calories: 145 per serving
  • Protein: 18g per serving
  • Fat: 8g per serving
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Cost: $10-15
DIETARY NOTES
  • Grain-free
  • Species-appropriate
  • Taurine-rich
  • No artificial preservatives
EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Essential:

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Food processor/blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowl

Optional:

  • Meat grinder
  • Food scale
INGREDIENTS

Main Components:

  • 250g (9oz) chicken breast, boneless and skinless, diced
  • 100g (3.5oz) chicken liver
  • 50g (1.8oz) carrots, finely grated
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Supplements:

  • 1/4 teaspoon taurine powder
  • 1 teaspoon bone meal powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Fresh chicken liver and carrots on a marble countertop with measuring tools under natural lighting

METHOD
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat
  2. Cook diced chicken until no longer pink (8-10 minutes)

    Visual cue: Chicken should be white throughout with no pink center

  3. Remove chicken, set aside
  4. In same skillet, cook liver until just done (3-5 minutes)

    Visual cue: Liver should be brown outside but slightly pink inside

  5. Allow meats to cool for 5 minutes

    6. Sizzling golden brown chicken in a stainless steel skillet with steam rising in professional kitchen lighting

  6. Blend chicken, liver, and carrots in food processor until finely minced

    Visual cue: Mixture should be uniform with no large chunks

    7. Food processor blending cooked meats and vibrant carrots in a bright kitchen setting

  7. Transfer to mixing bowl, combine with egg and supplements
  8. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed

Rich protein mixture being combined with supplements and eggs in a mixing bowl under warm overhead lighting

CRUCIAL TIPS
  • Don’t overcook liver – it destroys essential nutrients
  • Blend thoroughly for cat-friendly texture
  • Always bring to room temperature before serving
  • Portion size: 1/4 to 1/2 cup per meal for adult cats
STORAGE
  • Refrigerate up to 3 days in airtight container
  • Freeze individual portions up to 2 months
  • Thaw overnight in refrigerator

Neat rows of clear containers filled with prepared cat food in a refrigerator

VARIATIONS
  • Substitute turkey for chicken
  • Add 1 tablespoon pureed pumpkin for fiber
  • Use chicken thighs for higher fat content
COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
  • Skipping supplements
  • Inconsistent portion sizes
  • Poor texture from insufficient blending
  • Using raw ingredients without proper handling
SCALING
  • Recipe doubles easily – maintain proportions
  • Freeze extra portions immediately
  • Label containers with date and contents
VETERINARY NOTE

This recipe is designed as part of a balanced diet but consult your veterinarian before changing your cat’s feeding routine.

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