How To Dehydrate Chicken Chips Jerky

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Learn How To Dehydrate Chicken Chips Jerky for your next backpacking or as a delicious dry and chewy snack. Drying chicken in a dehydrator makes the best high protein chips for all your needs that can be rehydrated whenever wanted.

This extra-crispy protein snack together with broccoli chips or delicious baked radish chips is great to have on hand whenever you travel, need something tasty to bite on, add to your kid’s lunch boxes, or use it with your regular meals.

For backpacking meal days, this extra light in weight chicken can be used as a cooking ingredient by rehydrating it anytime in need.

Dehydrated Food

Dehydrating your food stored in an airtight container is a great way to give your ingredients much long-term storage. Most of them are great as a day to day healthy snacking ideas without all of the preservatives. You can use it or pack for a trip without worrying about it going bad.

From the sweet side, you can also dehydrate and mix strawberry with raspberry and blueberry chips into one perfect berry mixture for your breakfast cereals, granolas, or plain yogurt.

Blending them into powders, sprinkle on a morning hot chocolate, cupcakes, or sheet cake.

Savory dehydrated cucumbers, broccoli, onion flakes, dried mushrooms, dehydrated tomatoes or powders could be used for your homemade seasoning or to perfect the broth you are about to cook.

What is Dehydrated Chicken Chips Jerky?

It is a type of dried meat product made by removing the moisture from cooked chicken and occasionally blending it with various spices and seasonings like beef jerky.

The result of making jerky is a tasty snack that can be eaten as-is or added to salads, soups, sandwiches, or other dishes. Dehydrated chicken has a long shelf life, making it an ideal choice for those on the go who don’t have time to prepare meals.

It’s also packed with protein and low in fat, making it a healthier option than other snacks. With its flavorful taste and convenience, dehydrated chicken chips jerky is quickly becoming one of the most popular snack choices among today’s health-conscious consumers.

Following our steps, turkey is similar to use if you prefer.

What Kind of Chicken To Use For Chicken Chips Jerky?

When making chicken chips jerky, the type of chicken you should use is debatable. Boneless skinless chicken breast meat is generally preferred due to its low-fat content and mild flavor, but some people prefer dark meat as it is more flavorful and can hold up better during drying.

If you’re looking for a leaner option, you might want to go with boneless skinless thighs instead. The key is choosing a cut with enough fat content to keep it moist during the drying process. Whatever pieces of chicken you decide to use, trim off any excess fat before drying.

You can also pick whole chicken, canned chicken, fried chicken, pouched chicken, steamed chicken, and even a Kentucky fried chicken works with this recipe.

Pressure Cooking Chicken Before Drying

Is an excellent way to cook the bird quickly and preserve its flavor. Pressure cooking helps retain more natural juices and maintains the texture of the chicken better than other methods. The pressure-cooking process helps tenderize the meat, making it easier to dry.

You can pressure-cook a fully frozen chicken in about 10 minutes.

Also, pressure cooking helps reduce bacterial contamination, so you can ensure that your food is safe. After pressure cooking, it’s essential to allow your chicken to cool down before drying it to prevent it from becoming tough or rubbery. To achieve a perfectly cooked and dried chicken, use a combination of low heat and slow drying time. This will help ensure all the flavors are locked in and provide you with a delicious meal!

Chicken Jerky Marinade

In today’s recipe, I have used plain cooked chicken strips without any seasoning. I love it because it gives me the pure taste of the chicken and protein without the need for additional flavors.

The chicken jerky marinade is an excellent way to infuse flavor into your meat and make it more tender. The marinade uses different ingredients, such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and other spices.

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to prepare the marinade, and add some oil. Pour this mixture over your chicken pieces and refrigerate overnight.

The marinade will give your dish an incredible flavor you won’t resist!

But as some of the jerky are pre-marinated, I would like to offer you some great suggestions:

• soy sauce, teriyaki marinade, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, lemon juice, smoked salt, ground ginger, garlic powder, ground black pepper, crushed red pepper
• Teriyaki glaze, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, paprika, honey
• soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, garlic sauce, Himalayan salt
• barbecue sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar
• buffalo sauce, onion powder, chili
• vinegar, maple syrup, mayonnaise and mustard like this creamy balsamic dressing

Dehydrating Cooked Chicken Recipe

Kitchen Gadgets Needed:

• Dehydrator

Ingredients Needed:

• Chicken
• Marinade – optional

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

FULL INSTRUCTIONS WITH STEPS TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE DRY CHICKEN IN A FOOD DEHYDRATOR

First Step: Prepare Your Chicken

As you see, I have used plain chicken I have cooked in my Instant pot for 10 minutes directly from the freezer. What type of chicken you pick depends on your taste.

Second Step: Shred Your Chicken

Using a fork or your hands, shred chicken into small pieces on a cutting board.

Try to avoid big chunks as they take much longer to dry.

If you prefer flavorful chicken, pick from one of the suggested marinades and submerge your shredded chicken into it. Leave in the fridge for about 3 to 4 hours to marinate and get the flavors into the cooked chicken.

If you prefer, you can use the marinade for raw meat and cook it that way. 

Third Step: Dehydrate

Start layering sliced chicken strips onto a dehydrator tray, ensuring they do not overlap.

Place all the trays on top of each other and close the lid.

Set the dehydrator to 60 degrees Celsius or 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dehydrate the chicken for 6 to 8 hours until the pieces are fully dry.

Swap trays with chicken every 2 hours, ensuring uniformed drying. Once it is done, let the chicken cool before storing it.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• Pressure chicken – to keep the most moisture from the chicken for jerky is to use a pressure cooker
• Marinade – if you prefer the extra flavor to your chicken, you can pick one of the marinade mixtures from above before you dehydrate the strips. Mix, refrigerate, and dry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What To Use Dehydrated Chicken For?

Dehydrated chicken is an excellent addition to a variety of recipes.

Remember that dehydrated chicken can be eaten straight as it is already cooked meat preserved by dehydration.

It’s a great way to add more protein and flavor to your dishes without adding too many calories. Dehydrated chicken can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, pasta dishes, tacos, burritos, and salads.

You can also add it to stir-fries for added crunch. Its mild flavor makes it easy to incorporate into any dish you create. It’s handy for camping trips or long hikes as it’s lightweight and doesn’t require refrigeration or preparation like a raw chicken. You can quickly rehydrate it with water or bouillon before using it in a recipe. With its versatility and convenience, dehydrated chicken is sure to become a pantry staple in no time.

Can You Use a Regular Oven to Dehydrate Chicken Strips?

You can use a traditional oven to dry the chicken or dehydrate the meat. This way to dehydrate chicken is relatively easy and doesn’t require any special equipment. You simply need to preheat the oven to a low temperature – no more than 200°F – and place your chicken pieces on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for several hours, depending on the thickness of the meat until it’s dry and crispy. To ensure even drying, you should rotate the pieces every few hours. If you’d like to add flavor to the dehydrated chicken, consider adding spices or herbs before placing it in the oven. Dehydrating chicken in an oven can be a great way to enjoy delicious snacks without buying expensive dehydrators.

Incase you do own a smoker, it is great gadget as well for recipes like beef jerky.

How To Re-hydrate Your Chicken?

Re-hydrating chicken is a great way to ensure it retains its moisture and flavor. The first step is to prepare a marinade of your desired flavorings. This can include herbs, spices, garlic, onion, and even citrus juice. Once the marinade is mixed, place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour the mixture over it. Allow the chicken to sit in the marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight if possible.

When ready to cook, remove the re-hydrated chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in an oven-safe dish and add enough water to cover it halfway. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until cooked. This will ensure that your chicken stays moist and flavorful throughout cooking.

Can You Ground Chicken Chips?

Ground chicken chips are a great way to add a delicious yet healthy twist to a classic snack. Ground chicken snack is made by grinding up chicken, adding spices and herbs, pouring the mixture onto the fruit leather sheets, then baking or drying them until they are crispy and golden brown.

This can be done with a food processor or even by hand. The result is a delicious snack full of flavor, low in fat and calories, and packed with protein. These chips can be served as an appetizer or snack, or dipped in your favorite sauce or salsa for an extra kick of flavor. They can also be used as an alternative to regular potato chips for a healthier option when entertaining guests. No matter how you serve them, a ground chicken snack will surely please everyone at the table.

More Dehydrating Recipes

• Powdered mushrooms
• Blueberry chips
• Dehydrated broccoli
• Strawberry Chips
• Onion dust
• Dried Mushrooms
• Dehydrated cucumbers
• Overnight almonds
• Chicken dust
• Strawberry powder
• Onion flakes
• Raspberry chips

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