This raw beef and chicken cat food recipe is complete and balanced for adult cats. I use whole foods and minimal supplements to complete the recipe.
You can get most ingredients at the grocery store. And you’ll have to buy a few things online. But it’s very simple!
This raw beef and chicken cat food recipe is:
- High protein, low carb
- Beef and chicken-based with whole foods
- Free from grains, gluten, and synthetic supplements
- Made with bones for added mental stimulation and teeth cleaning benefits

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Please note that the pictures in this post are of my mom’s cats and Jericho eating DIY raw that I’ve made for them. It is not this exact recipe and is shown just so you can see what a DIY raw meal looks like in general.
Raw beef and chicken cat food recipe with bones:
This recipe is formulated to be complete and balanced to AAFCO guidelines for healthy adult cats.
Beef and chicken are the main ingredients, with a few other protein sources to make this a complete and balanced meal.
I’ve included product links within the ingredients list below of what I use and recommend.
- 15 oz (425 g) chicken heart
- 11 oz (312 g) chicken thigh (remove bones and skin)
- 10 oz (284 g) chicken wings, with bones and skin
- 6 oz (170 g) ground beef, 90/10
- 3 oz (85 g) beef liver
- 3 oz (85 g) beef kidney
- 3 oz (85 g) sardines (canned in water, no salt)
- 3 oz (85 g) cooked frozen oysters (I buy these at a local Asian Market)
- 2 oz (57 g) cooked blue mussels (I buy these at Lidl in the frozen seafood section)
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 1/4 tsp (20 g) nutritional yeast
- 1 3/4 T (14 g) raw sunflower seeds, no salt
- 2 1/3 tsp (8 g) eggshell powder
- 1/3 tsp (2 g) sea salt
- 1 scoop NOW kelp powder (comes with scoop)
Please note that weighing in grams is more accurate. Also, converting grams to teaspoons/tablespoons isn’t always an exact match. I like to use this calculator.

Where to buy meat ingredients
Check your grocery store, Asian market, farmers market, go directly to the farm, butcher, etc. Anywhere you can buy meat!
You can order meat ingredients online if you can’t find them locally. My go-to raw pet food supplier is Hare Today. They sell a variety of proteins, heart, gizzards, liver, kidney, etc.
Or you can order from farms that sell meat for human consumption. Stock up for yourself and your cat!
Nutritional benefits of this cat food recipe
Every ingredient in this recipe has a purpose.
My goal is to make recipes as simple as possible using whole food ingredients that offer high-quality nutrition.
- Chicken and beef are high in protein, provide fat, and help fulfill important vitamin and mineral requirements
- Hearts are high in taurine and other essential nutrients
- Chicken wings provide mental stimulation and teeth cleaning benefits when fed whole
- Liver and kidney help to fulfill essential vitamins and minerals
- Blue mussels fulfill manganese requirements
- Sardines are rich in healthy fats and vitamin D
- Egg yolks add healthy fat, trace nutrients, and fulfill choline requirements
- Oysters provide necessary zinc, copper, and iron
- Eggshell powder brings calcium up so that the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio is what’s recommended (yes, we still need this even with bones)
- Sunflower seeds fulfill vitamin E requirements
- Nutritional yeast provides potassium and B vitamins
- Sea salt fulfills chloride requirements
- Kelp provides necessary iodine
The meat and egg yolks make up 97.36% of this recipe. So the additional non-meat superfoods are only 2.64% of this recipe.

Guaranteed analysis of this recipe
| Nutrient | As fed | Dry matter |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.07% | 59.09% |
| Fat | 8.44% | 27.59% |
| Ash | 2.32% | 7.6% |
| Moisture | 69.42% | |
| Fiber | 0.38% | 1.25% |
| Net Carbs | 1.37% | 4.48% |
| Ca:P | 1.28:1 |
Note: Ash = minerals. You can view a full nutritional analysis of this recipe plus kcal info in this PDF.
How to make DIY raw cat food
Note: the video below shows how I make DIY raw cat food in general. It does not show this specific recipe.
- All meat in this recipe should be served raw. Practice proper food safety and hygiene while preparing raw foods.
- Wash your hands, utensils, dishes, and surface areas with hot water and soap.
- Weigh ingredients using a digital scale based on the recipe above.
- Remove bones and skin from thigh meat. Cut up larger chunks of meat into smaller pieces. Use a food processor or blender to mix all boneless ingredients together.
- Feed raw meaty bones evenly throughout the week under supervision. It is not recommended to feed whole bones to cats with dental issues or missing teeth.
- Preportion daily servings in sealed containers. Store any portions you will not use within 72 hours in freezer-safe containers and put in the freezer until you need it.
- Thaw raw food in the refrigerator ~24 hours before you need it. If you need to thaw food quickly, put the sealed container of food in a larger dish full of cold water. Do not thaw raw food at room temperature on the counter. Do not use a microwave.
- Serve all juices in the container when you feed.
Check out my meal prep list on Amazon for other supplies.
Please note that cats are very cautious (not picky!) about new foods. Make a plan to transition to any new food slowly. Use my switch from kibble to raw plan.

How much to feed your cat
This recipe is formulated to feed a 10-pound altered adult cat for approximately 12 days. Feeding amounts vary depending on the individual cat.
Please adjust the feeding amount according to your cat’s weight, body condition score, and individual needs.
Macronutrient information for this recipe
| Total kcal in recipe | 2,559.47 |
| kcal / oz | 43.56 |
| kcal per pound | 697.00 |
| kcal / day | 206.53 |
| kcal / kg | 1,536.59 |
| Amount to feed per day (gm) | 134.41 |
| Amount to feed per day (oz) | 4.74 |
You will have to adjust feeding amounts based on your individual cat. See how much to feed your cat for more instructions.

More cat food recipes
I have a library of cat food recipes here on this blog:
- Easy homemade salmon cat treats
- Simple homemade beef cat treats
- Healthy skin & coat topper recipe
- Recipes using Hare Today grinds
- Raw boneless chicken recipe
- Raw boneless beef recipe
- Ground mouse recipe
- Alnutrin for meat & bone recipes
- All cat food recipes
How to make your own recipes
For beginners who want to make their own recipes, I highly recommend Paws of Prey Cat Meal Formulator. It’s very easy to use, includes a sample recipe, and it’s a one-time payment! Check out how to make your own cat food recipe to see how I formulate with this formulator.
Still need help? Check out how to make homemade cat food and recipe FAQ for a more detailed guide.
Note: This recipe is a general guideline for educational purposes only and should not replace professional advice. It is the cat parent’s responsibility to determine if this recipe is suitable for their individual cat. Cat parents must also discuss any diet changes with their cat’s veterinarian. This recipe was formulated to AAFCO guidelines for healthy adult cats.

