Soy-Free Oven-Baked Chicken Gizzards
Crave a hearty, protein-packed snack or a unique appetizer? These Soy-Free Oven-Baked Chicken Gizzards are a tender, flavorful alternative to fried options, thanks to a buttermilk soak that ensures supreme tenderness and a golden, crispy coating made with a perfectly spiced blend of cornmeal and flour. Baked in the oven with a drizzle of olive oil, this recipe skips the frying for a healthier twist without sacrificing a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Ready in about an hour, these gizzards make an ideal crowd-pleaser or protein-rich addition to your meal. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or sides for a deliciously simple yet soulful treat! Perfect keywords: oven-baked chicken gizzards, crispy chicken gizzards, soy-free recipes, healthy chicken gizzard recipe, baked gizzard appetizer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken gizzards
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Thoroughly rinse the chicken gizzards under cold water, removing any excess membrane or fat.
In a large bowl, soak the gizzards in buttermilk. Make sure they are fully submerged. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes. This will help tenderize the gizzards.
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
After soaking, drain the gizzards from the buttermilk, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off.
Coat the gizzards in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are well covered.
Place a large baking sheet in the oven, and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes. Remove carefully using oven mitts.
Drizzle the olive oil over the baking sheet, then arrange the coated gizzards on the sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
Bake the gizzards in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, flip them over, and continue to bake for another 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, remove the chicken gizzards from the oven, and allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the oven-baked chicken gizzards hot, with your choice of dipping sauce or sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.9 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 1760 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.2 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 108.6 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 20.8 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1791 mg | 38% | |
*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.
