Best ingredients for chicken dog food: What sets a natural raw formula apart

Best ingredients for chicken dog food: What sets a natural raw formula apart

When it comes to choosing the best raw dog food, ingredient quality makes all the difference. A chicken-based raw formula should do more than just satisfy hunger, it should fuel your dog’s health, support their vitality, and reflect a natural, balanced diet dogs were meant to eat.

But with so many choices out there, how do you know which one truly delivers?

Let’s take a look at the ingredients that define a high-quality natural chicken dog food, and what makes Joey’s Raw Chicken Delight stand out from the rest.

Ingredients for the best chicken recipe

Finding the right food can feel overwhelming, especially when you're looking for clean, complete nutrition that’s also convenient and cost-effective.

That’s why we’re breaking down the must-have ingredients that belong in any top-quality raw chicken formula. These components don’t just fill a bowl, they nourish from the inside out.

  • High-Quality Protein: Ground chicken supports lean muscle and energy

  • Nutrient-Rich Organs: Chicken liver and gizzards offer essential vitamins and minerals

  • Superfood Produce: Spinach and blueberries add fiber, antioxidants, and immune support

  • Healthy Fats: Coconut and canola oil promote skin, coat, and joint health

  • Balanced Nutrition: A vitamin blend and just the right amount of salt round out the bowl

High-quality protein: Ground chicken

Protein is at the core of your dog’s well-being. Ground chicken is lean, digestible, and ideal for dogs of all sizes. It supports muscle maintenance, energy levels, and cell repair while providing essential nutrients like vitamin B6, niacin, and phosphorus, all critical for heart and metabolic health.

Nutrient-rich organs: Chicken liver and gizzards

Organ meats deliver deep, natural nutrition. Chicken liver is packed with vitamin A, iron, zinc, and folate, supporting immune function, detoxification, and red blood cell production.

Chicken gizzards are rich in iron, B vitamins, and cartilage, which helps with digestion and joint health. These ingredients mirror a dog’s ancestral diet and provide nutrients that are difficult to get elsewhere.

Superfood produce: Spinach and blueberries

Your dog’s bowl needs more than meat. Spinach adds iron, magnesium, fiber, and powerful antioxidants, helping regulate inflammation and support healthy blood circulation and digestion.

Blueberries bring a burst of vitamin C, vitamin K, and natural polyphenols. These little berries offer brain, heart, and immune benefits, plus a bit of sweetness your pup will love.

Healthy fats: Coconut and canola oil

Fats play a huge role in your dog’s vitality. Coconut oil is a source of MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides), known for supporting skin health, brain function, and gut balance.

Canola oil brings in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to promote joint mobility, a shiny coat, and reduce inflammation. Together, they give your dog the healthy fats they need to stay active and feel great.

Balanced nutrition: Essential supplements and refined salt

Even the best raw ingredients benefit from smart supplementation. Our recipe includes a carefully selected blend of essential vitamins and minerals to ensure every meal is complete and nutritionally balanced, without relying on synthetic fillers.

We also include a precise amount of refined salt, which plays an important role in hydration, nerve function, and electrolyte balance. It’s just the right amount to support your dog’s physiological needs, no more, no less.

Joey’s Raw Chicken Delight: Real ingredients, real results

With Chicken Delight, you're giving your dog a meal that's as clean as it is complete. Every ingredient has a purpose, chosen for its nutritional value, bioavailability, and real-life benefits.

Here’s the full breakdown of what goes into every bowl:

  • 41% Ground Chicken

  • 10% Chicken Liver

  • 18% Chicken Gizzard

  • 9% Spinach

  • 15% Blueberries

  • 3.2% Coconut Oil

  • 2.0% Canola Oil

  • 1.2% Nutrify

  • 0.6% Refined Salt

There are no fillers, no fluff, and no shortcuts, just real food for dogs that deserve the best.

Real Ingredients, Real Results

With Chicken Delight, you’re feeding your dog a meal that’s as clean as it is complete. Every ingredient is chosen for its nutritional value, bioavailability, and functionality, nothing unnecessary, and nothing to hide.

From protein-rich meats to vibrant superfoods, Chicken Delight is a flavorful, functional way to help your dog feel their best every day.

Feed with purpose. Feed with confidence. Feed Joey’s Raw.

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Ready to feed your dog a better bowl?

Joey’s Raw Chicken Delight is more than just natural dog food. It’s a thoughtfully designed, raw formula built to nourish, energize, and support your dog’s long-term health.

If you’re looking for the best raw dog food made with chicken, you’ve just found it.

Order Joey’s Raw Chicken Delight today and give your dog the natural, balanced nutrition they were meant to eat, with flavor they’ll love and benefits you’ll see.

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