Recipe Details
Dehydrated ground chicken breast is a lean, lightweight protein ideal for backpacking and paddling meals. Properly cooked, rinsed, and dried, it rehydrates quickly and works well in freezer bag meals, rice bowls, soups, and modular one-pot dinners.
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
6h
Wait Time
10min
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Cost: | Fairly Low Cost |
| Category: | Dehydrated Ingredients |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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Meat
| 1 lb | Ground Chicken Breast |
Dehydrated Ground Chicken Directions
Step 1:
Place ground chicken breast into a skillet over medium heat. Cook thoroughly, breaking the meat into very small crumbles as it cooks. Continue until fully cooked with no pink remaining.
Step 2:
Transfer the cooked chicken to a colander or fine strainer and rinse thoroughly with very hot water to remove residual surface fats.
Step 3:
Allow to drain well, then spread onto a clean cotton kitchen towel and gently pat dry to remove excess surface moisture.
Step 4:
Spread evenly on dehydrator trays in a thin layer, ensuring the crumbles are separated for even airflow.
Step 5:
Dehydrate at 145°F / 63°C for approximately 6 hours, or until completely dry and brittle with no soft spots.
Step 6:
Allow to cool fully before storing in airtight containers. For long-term storage, keep sealed in the freezer until needed.
Recipe Notes
- Yield: 3.8 oz (108 g) dried chicken from 1 lb raw ground chicken breast.
- Typical trail serving: 1.25 oz (35 g) dried chicken per person.
- Rehydration: Add approximately 2.5 oz (70 g) of boiling water per serving. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes or simmer directly in meals.
- Batch rehydration: To fully rehydrate the entire batch, add about 7.7 oz (218 g) of hot water.
- Storage: Store sealed in a cool, dry place for short-term use or in the freezer for long-term storage.
- Further reading: Refer to the The Ultimate Guide to Dehydrating Food for Backpacking, Modular Meal System (coming soon), and Calorie Density Guide (coming soon) for guidance on building complete trail meals with dehydrated ingredients.
Nutrition facts
Serving size 1.25 oz gluten free lactose free
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 120 kcal |
| Sodium (mg): | 70mg |
| Fat: | 1.5g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 0.3g |
| Cholesterol: | 70mg |
| Proteins: | 26g |