Chicken Thigh
meat ingredient
What is it?
Chicken Thigh is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: chicken thigh meat
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 13 products
Products containing chicken thigh
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about chicken thigh
Is Chicken Thigh good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What is chicken thigh in dog food?
Chicken thigh is a named cut of chicken that includes dark meat, skin and sometimes bone. It is a more specific ingredient than poultry or chicken meal and is valued for its flavour and fat content. It supplies animal protein and fatty acids.
Is chicken thigh good for dogs?
Chicken thigh provides palatable meat protein and a moderate amount of fat, which supports energy needs. It is a real, recognisable ingredient compared with generic poultry by-products. Dogs with chicken allergies or sensitivities should avoid it; speak to your vet if unsure.
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How many UK dog foods contain chicken thigh?
13 UK products list chicken thigh as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is chicken thigh called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as chicken thigh meat. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade chicken thigh?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.