Low Sodium Oven-Baked Chicken Gizzards
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and tender Low Sodium Oven-Baked Chicken Gizzards recipe, perfect for a heart-healthy meal without compromising on taste! These golden-brown gizzards are first seared to lock in their robust flavors, then slow-baked in a savory blend of unsalted chicken broth and zesty lemon juice for melt-in-your-mouth softness. Coated in a seasoned flour mix featuring garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano, this recipe expertly balances taste and nutrition, offering a lower sodium alternative to traditional comfort foods. Ideal for busy cooks, it requires minimal prep and delivers tender, juicy results after a hands-off baking process. Serve these rich, protein-packed gizzards for a satisfying appetizer or main dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken gizzards
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Rinse the chicken gizzards under cold water and trim any excess fat or membrane.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano.
Coat each gizzard thoroughly with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, sear the gizzards in batches until they are golden brown on the outside, approximately 2 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Remove the gizzards from the skillet and place them in a baking dish in a single layer.
Pour the unsalted chicken broth and lemon juice over the gizzards in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, sealing tightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours or until the gizzards are tender.
Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the gizzards to crisp slightly.
Serve hot, and enjoy your low sodium oven-baked chicken gizzards.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.3 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1089 mg | 363% | |
| Sodium | 356 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.5 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.6 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1363 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
