Description
Whipping up this chicken gizzard recipe brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Tender, seasoned gizzards deliver a hearty meal that connects you with traditional home cooking in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound chicken gizzards
Fat:
- ¼ cup butter
Seasonings:
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken gizzards under cold water, carefully trimming away any visible fat or tough membrane with a sharp knife. Pat them completely dry using paper towels.
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until it starts to bubble and foam slightly.
- Gently place your cleaned gizzards into the hot butter, spreading them in a single layer. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across the top.
- Allow the gizzards to sizzle without moving them for 5 minutes, creating a golden-brown crust on the bottom surface.
- Flip each gizzard using tongs, ensuring even cooking and browning on all sides. Continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring every 4-5 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature of the gizzards with a meat thermometer – they should reach 165°F for safe consumption.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if your palate desires more flavor. Let the gizzards cook for a final 2 minutes to absorb the seasonings.
- Transfer the golden-brown gizzards to a clean serving plate, allowing them to rest for 3 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
- Cleaning gizzards thoroughly is crucial to remove any gritty texture and ensure a smooth, tender result.
- Choose fresh gizzards from a trusted butcher or market to guarantee the best flavor and quality.
- Use a heavy-bottom skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning during the cooking process.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, or herbs to customize the dish to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 187 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg