Storage
- Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 3 days; that follows general guidance for cooked leftovers, not testing of this recipe. Refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, or within 1 hour if the room is above 32 °C (90 °F), and split a warm batch into shallow containers so it chills quickly.
- Freeze what you will not use in that time at −18 °C (0 °F) or below. General freezer guidance for cooked meat leftovers is 2 to 6 months for quality, and we keep to the short end of it. Thaw in the fridge, never on the counter.
- Harmful bacteria can be present without any change in smell or appearance, so time and temperature decide, not how a treat looks. Discard anything left in a warm room too long, or kept past these limits — chilling or freezing does not make mishandled food safe.
Sources: Cold food storage chart (FoodSafety.gov) · Food safety basics (USDA FSIS)
Serving considerations
- These are occasional treats and training rewards. They are not complete dog food, not balanced homemade dog food and not a long-term chicken-and-rice diet.
- If your dog is unwell or off their food, speak to your vet rather than changing their diet at home.
- Serving size depends on your dog's size, health and normal diet — treats should stay a small part of daily intake.
- Use plain chicken and plain rice only: no skin, no bones, no salt, no seasoning and no stock or broth, which often contains onion or garlic.
