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Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

MILKI — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:42:34 GMT

My husband went off the deep end this morning.... I have been ill for two days since getting a covid vaccine( I always do, nothing new). He has ALWAYS taken on the responsibility of feeding our two westies. One of them is have dental surgery tomorrow and has had chopped up cooked chicken for several days. Well this morning he got upset over all the time it takes to chop up( not shred) the cooked chicken breasts for my male westie!! Of course with me not feeling well, words were exchanged. Do any of you well established experienced cooks can pass on any suggestions on how to CHOP up the cooked chicken without it being so time consuming? Ground chicken is not an option. Thank you all for your suggestive comments!! MJ

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:50:20 GMT

@MILKI. While the meat is warm and soft, hit it with your electric mixer. Your meat will be shredded fast.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:59:33 GMT

@MILKI Have you tried a Pull-n-Chop? I've never actually tried it, but it's worked for so many other things for me - like cauliflower rice. You have complete control over the size of the chop. Of course, you would have to do it in smaller quantities - say maybe a half cup at a time. And, I think it would be better using cold chicken.

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SueyMsB — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:04:40 GMT

I use a pull chopper. Nothing could be easier for chopping chicken and a variety of other foods. I use mine all the time.

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eddyandme — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:07:46 GMT

Do you have a Ninja Storm? It'll chop it to our liking in seconds!

Also, maybe a blender might work...

Hope you and your better half are feeling better. Take good care of those Westies!

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

Citrine1 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:22:23 GMT

I'm sorry but it doesn't take THAT much time to chop chicken by hand -- especially for a small dog that probably doesn't even eat that much.

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qbetzforreal — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:22:34 GMT

Cook multiple chicken breasts, process in a food processer, divide for into individual meals and freezer for later use.

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FranandZoe — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:29:54 GMT

I use kitchen shears to chop chicken into small bites. So much easier than a knife and it chops it "cleaner" - no shreds. I often chop up a lot at one time and freeze it.

Hope you're feeling better soon and good luck to your Westie tomorrow.

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

RespectLife — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:34:08 GMT

@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.

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We rescue cats — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:36:03 GMT

QVC has a meat shredder from Prepology, I use it for shredding pork for barbecue. I'm sure you can search it "Meat Shredder".

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rockygems123 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:58:48 GMT

@MILKI

Pull & Chop sold on QVC. And elsewhere I think

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:09:36 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.

@RespectLife

A can of chicken is also handy when making soup, if you want to add more protein to what's already in the pot.

It's "instant protein".

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

GingerHead — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:59:35 GMT

@MILKI

I feed my dog homemade food so I do a lot of shredding. Like @Kachina624 I just put my electric hand mixer in the pot with the cooked chicken or pork and it shreds up super fast.

I bought item # K70328 KitchenAid battery operated hand mixer with the flex edge beaters that are coated with silicone so no worries about scratching up my pot or pan.

I also use kitchen shears/scissors (like @FranandZoe ) to cut up meat or other vegetables like green beans for my dog......

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

rockygems123 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:34:44 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.

@RespectLife

We had a puggie "Buster" too and did special food when older and ill.

Really love that breed but they have so many health problems. Will you ever get another? I debate about it.

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

RespectLife — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:39:30 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.
@RespectLife

A can of chicken is also handy when making soup, if you want to add more protein to what's already in the pot.

It's "instant protein".

@Tinkrbl44

I agree! I have used it in casseroles, tacos, soup and more.

Mainly since I can't remember to take it outta the freezer! LOL

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

RespectLife — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:43:23 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.
@RespectLife

We had a puggie "Buster" too and did special food when older and ill.

Really love that breed but they have so many health problems. Will you ever get another? I debate about it.

@rockygems123

Our sweet Condi lived to 17 1/2! She only developed seizures which got worse only the last year of her life.

Prior, she was never sick!

Loved that dog to pieces, but would never get another one OR any short haired dog because of the shedding!

It was a full time job just trying to keep the house clean.

I would vac and turn only to see it looked like I never did it!

I swear she was like Pig Pen in Charlie Brown....the constant cloud of hair and dander! LOL

But she was one of the best dogs we have ever had!

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

rockygems123 — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 21:00:47 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
@MILKI

When our Puggle was elderly and ill, I used Swanson chix in a can (it's a large tuna size can)

No cooking, no chopping. Just drain and use a fork.

I mixed it into her rice etc.
@RespectLife

We had a puggie "Buster" too and did special food when older and ill.

Really love that breed but they have so many health problems. Will you ever get another? I debate about it.

@rockygems123

Our sweet Condi lived to 17 1/2! She only developed seizures which got worse only the last year of her life.

Prior, she was never sick!

Loved that dog to pieces, but would never get another one OR any short haired dog because of the shedding!

It was a full time job just trying to keep the house clean.
I would vac and turn only to see it looked like I never did it!
I swear she was like Pig Pen in Charlie Brown....the constant cloud of hair and dander! LOL

But she was one of the best dogs we have ever had!

@RespectLife

I almost forgot about the shedding, it was pretty bad! Pig Pen, great description. Ours was a fawn and it was close to impossible to wear black. lol.

That's great she was one of your best dogs you ever had. Buster was our one and only dog. Got him when my now 28 yr old son was 5, thought what a great thing to give a little kindergartner a dog.

Once we got the dog home and settled my son looked at me and asked why we didn't get a cat. Ha!

Of course we fell in love immediately and had 16 great years

Re: Chopping chicken into small tiny bits

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:24:08 GMT

@MILKI I have not used this method on chicken but when I brown hamburger, after frying and draining the grease I put it in my ninja and pulse until I get the desired size...I really dislike chunky hamburger.