Tender Chicken Gizzards
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Tender Chicken Gizzards recipe—perfectly slow-simmered for rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and infused with hearty flavors. Featuring savory chicken broth, aromatic garlic, onions, and a touch of soy sauce, these gizzards are elevated by a lightly spiced paprika and bay leaf blend. A simple roux ensures a luscious, silky sauce that clings to every bite. With two hours of gentle cooking, the gizzards achieve unparalleled tenderness, making them a satisfying main course. Serve over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavor-packed sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe transforms an often-overlooked ingredient into a soul-warming classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken gizzards
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Clean the chicken gizzards thoroughly by rinsing them under cold water and removing any excess membrane or fat. Pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large pot, add the chicken gizzards and cover with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
After simmering, drain the gizzards and set them aside. Discard the cooking water.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to create a light roux. Gradually add the chicken broth while whisking, ensuring no lumps form.
Return the chicken gizzards to the skillet. Add soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, salt, and the bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the gizzards are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot as a main dish, paired with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or fresh bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 1309 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.8 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*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.
