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Chicken Training Treats
Jinx

Chicken Training Treats

Verified Aug 26, 2026

Dog · Treat All Life Stages All Breed Sizes

These soft, low-calorie dog training treats use slow-smoked chicken as the main ingredient, with banana and sweet potato adding flavor and a bit of carbohydrate. At under 2 calories per treat, they’re designed to be used frequently during training without adding a lot of extra calories. They work well as a high-value reward for dogs of any age or size when used alongside a complete and balanced diet.

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Over-the-counter No recalls

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KibbleLab Score
8.8 out of 10

Strong Choice

Nutritionally, this is a well-formulated training treat that keeps calories very low while still using real chicken as the primary ingredient. The simple ingredient list avoids artificial colors and flavors and is appropriate for frequent, small rewards. It’s a good fit for most dogs, including those watching their weight, as long as their main diet remains a complete and balanced dog food.

Calorie and portion clarity 10.0
Ingredient composition 6.5
Health considerations 10.0

Computed from 3 of 3 applicable checks. Missing data is skipped, never counted against a food.

The KibbleLab Score (1–10) is assessed from publicly available product data. Our evaluation is science-based, not marketing-based.

Nutritional profile Protein, fat, fiber on a dry-matter basis, for the stated life stage and format
Adequacy substantiation Complete and balanced substantiation; feeding trials valued higher
Ingredient composition Screened for unnamed sources, artificial additives, and label protein inflation. Not a quality ranking.
Health considerations Pulse-heavy grain-free (DCM) pattern and recall history
Verified manufacturer evidence A small bonus when we can verify evidence addressing WSAVA selection criteria
9.0 - 10 Top Pick
8.0 - 8.9 Strong Choice
7.0 - 7.9 Solid Option
6.0 - 6.9 Worth a Conversation
Below 6.0 Review Carefully

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At a Glance

Marketed Benefits
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Digestive Health Weight Management
Suitable For
All Life Stages All Breed Sizes
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Nutritional Perspective

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Strengths

  • Real chicken is the first ingredient, providing an animal-based protein source in a small, palatable bite.
  • Very low calorie at about 2 calories per treat, which is helpful for training and for dogs that need to watch their weight.
  • Contains recognizable ingredients like banana, sweet potato, and chicken bone broth, and avoids artificial colors and flavors.
  • Soft, chewy texture and small size are practical for high-frequency training sessions.

Considerations

  • This is a treat intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only and should not replace a complete and balanced dog food.
  • Contains chicken and dairy (cultured skim milk), which can be problematic for dogs with chicken or dairy allergies or sensitivities.
  • Includes molasses and glycerin, which add sweetness and texture but do not offer significant nutritional value.
Scored using the rubric of an NAVC Certified Pet Nutrition Coach (PNCC). This is informational, not veterinary advice.

Full Ingredient List

Chicken, Dried Bananas, Whole Grain Sorghum, Molasses, Sweet Potatoes, Glycerin, Dried Cultured Skim Milk, Lactic Acid, Natural Smoke Flavor, Chicken Bone Broth (Preserved With Tocopherols), Turmeric, Mixed Tocopherols, Rosemary Extract

Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.

Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.

Top 5 Ingredients Explained

01
Chicken
Chicken is a common animal-based protein in dog and cat foods, supplying essential amino acids, B vitamins, and energy-dense fats that support muscle maintenance, growth, and overall health; for cats it also contributes toward dietary taurine but must be present in sufficient amounts or provided via supplementation. It is prized for its digestibility and palatability, though some pets develop sensitivities or allergies to chicken, and nutritional value and safety depend on ingredient quality and processing—raw chicken carries pathogen risks and whole bones can pose choking or GI hazards.
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02
Banana
Banana is used in pet foods and treats primarily as a palatable source of carbohydrates, natural sweetness, and soluble fiber, often added in small amounts for texture and flavor. It provides potassium, vitamin B6 and modest vitamin C and fiber that can support digestion, but its high sugar and calorie content means it should be limited—especially for overweight or diabetic dogs—and it offers little nutritional necessity for obligate carnivores like cats; banana peels are also hard to digest and generally avoided.
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03
Sorghum
Sorghum is a cereal grain commonly used in pet foods as a source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber and modest plant protein, often chosen as a gluten‑free alternative to wheat or corn. It can provide fermentable fiber and antioxidant compounds that may support digestion and glycemic control, but is generally less digestible than some grains unless properly processed and certain tannin‑rich varieties can reduce nutrient availability, so quality sourcing and appropriate formulation are important—particularly for cats, whose diets should remain primarily animal‑based.
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04
Molasses
Molasses is a viscous sweetener and humectant used in pet foods primarily to improve palatability, act as a binder in kibble and treats, and provide quick energy along with small amounts of minerals such as iron, calcium and potassium. Because it is high in simple sugars and calories and contributes only trace micronutrients rather than balanced nutrition, molasses should be used sparingly—particularly in diets for overweight or diabetic dogs and cats—and may worsen dental disease or cause gastrointestinal upset in sensitive animals.
05
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is used in pet foods as a digestible carbohydrate and source of soluble fiber, vitamins (notably beta‑carotene), minerals and antioxidants, often helping with stool quality and serving as a binder or energy ingredient. It is generally well tolerated by dogs and can support gut health, but because cats poorly convert beta‑carotene to vitamin A and require preformed vitamin A from animal sources, sweet potato is not a substitute for meat-based nutrients; its relatively high carbohydrate content also means portion control is advised for overweight or diabetic pets and it should be cooked for best digestibility.
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Nutritional Breakdown

How to read As Fed versus Dry Matter As fed shows the numbers straight off the label, water included. Dry matter removes the water so you can compare a wet food and a dry food fairly.
As Fed
Crude Protein (min)
6.00%
Low High
Crude Fat (min)
3.00%
Low High
Crude Fiber (max)
3.00%
Low High
Moisture (max)
30.00%
Low High
2829
kcal / Kg
2
kcal / Treat
Low
Calorie density category
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Product Details & Brand

Product Specs

Lifestage All Life Stages
Breed size All Breed Sizes
Texture Soft Chew
Processing method Smoked
Food type Treat

Brand

Jinx is a premium dog food brand offering kibble, treats, and toppers crafted from clean proteins and superfoods. It targets health-conscious pet owners seeking convenient, high-quality nutrition for their dogs. The brand emphasizes ingredients like real chicken, salmon, and sweet potatoes, focusing on digestive health and balanced nutrition.

Price tier $$$$

Manufacturer

Company name Think Jinx, Inc.
Founded 2019
Headquarters Los Angeles, California, USA
Manufacturing type Contract Manufacturer
Manufacturing country United States
Manufacturing region Midwest
Manufacturing oversight

Jinx’s recipes are developed in collaboration with veterinarians and canine nutritionists and manufactured in the United States under FDA regulations with third-party quality checks and safety testing.

Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.

Recall History

No recalls on record

No recall is listed for Jinx Chicken Training Treats.

Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Jinx ever been recalled?

We have no recalls on record for Jinx. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.

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