Best 6 Braised Chicken Gizzards Recipes

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Braised chicken gizzards are a unique and flavorful dish that are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The gizzards are slowly cooked in a flavorful braising liquid, resulting in a tender and succulent dish that is packed with flavor. This article will provide you with all the information you need to make the best braised chicken gizzards, including the best ingredients to use, the proper cooking techniques, and some delicious serving suggestions. So whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you're sure to find this article helpful.

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CRUNCHY BRAISED CHICKEN GIZZARD



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I live in Singapore and one of our most famous dishes is our Chicken Rice. Sometimes, gizzard is available as a sideorder. I have usually been disappointed with the flavour. This recipe is my own version, and a tasy way (my family agrees) to use often discarded chicken parts. Excellent as an appetizer.

Provided by KL Tan

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (200 g) package chicken gizzards (or any other poultry gizzards)
1 teaspoon shredded young ginger
3 cloves garlic, coarse chopped
1 tablespoon black vinegar or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce or 2 tablespoons ketjap manis (molasses-like consistency)
pepper
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (see note below)
300 ml water
1 tablespoon cooking oil (canola)

Steps:

  • Clean gizzards thoroughly, cut off tough tendon bits.
  • Dry marinate with a little pepper.
  • In a small sauce pan, heat the cooking oil on medium heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic, stir fry till fragrant.
  • Throw in the gizzards and increase heat to hot, stir fry till the gizzards just chnge color.
  • Add in the 300 ml water, the five spice powder, the sweet soy sauce, and vinegar.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook till the sauce reduces to about a third.
  • Taste, adjust if necessary.
  • Check that gizzards are tender yet crunchy.
  • Serve hot, warm or cold with gizzards skewered with toothpicks.
  • Note You can make your own Chinese Five Spice Powder by blending the following ground spices: 1 2/3 tbsp star anise 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 1/2 tsp cassia (in the USA cinnamon denotes both cinnamon and cassia which is native to China, professional bakers prefer cassia to cinnamon.) 1/2 tsp Sichuan pepper or black pepper 1/4 tsp cloves Stir-fried vegetables are enhanced by sprinkling about 1 tsp over them during cooking.
  • Add a little salt, and you have a very good marinade for chicken, duck, pork and seafood.

EASTSIDE FISH FRY'S FAMOUS CHICKEN GIZZARDS



Eastside Fish Fry's Famous Chicken Gizzards image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time P1DT5h

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

5 pounds chicken gizzards
Ground black pepper
Seasoning salt
Eastside Fish Fry Famous House Seasoning, recipe follows
Cooking oil, for frying
Eastside Fish Fry Chicken Flour, recipe follows
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons corn flour
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons tapioca starch
3 teaspoons MSG
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
1 teaspoon citric acid
1 teaspoon navy bean flour
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups special fry mix, such as Drake's Crispy Fry Mix
1 1/4 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 1/4 tablespoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the gizzards in a stockpot and cover with water by several inches. Add 1/2 tablespoon each pepper and seasoning salt, and bring to a boil. Boil the gizzards for 4 hours.
  • Remove the gizzards, rinse with cold water, and then transfer to an ice bath to cool to 41 degrees F. Rinse the gizzards again and remove any gristle. Place the gizzards in a large bowl, cover with fresh cold water, and add 2 tablespoons seasoning salt and 2 tablespoons House Seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.
  • Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Prepare the gizzards: A quarter of the meat needs to be covered with water. If it's not, add more water. Add 3/4 cup Chicken Flour to the bowl and mix until the batter looks like milky water, is not gritty, and has the consistency of a crepe batter. The gizzards should be lightly coated with the wet batter, but the batter will still be runny. Fill a separate plate with more Chicken Flour.
  • Remove the gizzards from the wet batter and toss in the dry Chicken Flour to coat. Put the gizzards into a sifter to remove the excess, then add the gizzards to the fryer. Fry for 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with House Seasoning to taste.
  • Stir together the sugar, salt, corn flour, all-purpose flour, tapioca, MSG, pepper, lemon peel, citric acid, navy bean flour.
  • Stir together the flour, fry mix, seafood seasoning, seasoning salt, garlic powder and black pepper.

CHICKEN GIZZARDS



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This recipe makes very good chicken gizzards without a lot of fuss. If you like gizzards, these are tender and delicious.

Provided by SNYPER1535

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound chicken gizzards
¼ cup butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place gizzards in a saucepan with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Drain and chop into bite size pieces.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry gizzards in butter for about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.9 calories, Cholesterol 266.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 117.5 mg

BRAZILIAN-STYLE CHICKEN GIZZARDS



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This recipe is really traditional in Brazilian bars and homes. It brings a special Brazilian taste for friends' meetings. Eat with French bread and a cold beer.

Provided by aabastos

Categories     Brazilian Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds chicken gizzards
(12 ounce) bottle olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, chopped, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup water, or more as needed
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Wash gizzards in water and remove any fat or yellow tissue you can see. Cut each gizzard into 4 parts.
  • Put gizzards in a pan of cold water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add gizzards, salt, and pepper; saute for 2 to 4 minutes. Add wine, 1 cup water, and tomatoes; cover and cook for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.
  • Uncover, reduce heat to low, and cook until tender, 30 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Stir bacon into the gizzards and add parsley and chives before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 291.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BRINE-BRAISED GIBLETS RECIPE



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When braised in a tart brine, gizzards are truly delectable! This is an easy dish to serve guests, as it can be made a day in advance and reheated. Cooked barley is a perfect side to soak up the rich sauce.

Provided by Darra Goldstein

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chicken gizzards
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1¼ cups pickle brine
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles, for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, for garnish
Cooked barley or rye toast for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash the gizzards well and remove any excess fat. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the onion and sauté over low heat until soft and golden but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the gizzards and garlic. Sprinkle with the salt and a few generous grinds of pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the gizzards are nicely browned and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the pickle brine, cover the pan, and bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat to simmer. Simmer gently for 45 minutes, until the gizzards are fork-tender.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove the gizzards from the broth and transfer them to a cutting board. Slice into ½-inch-thick pieces.
  • Stir the sour cream into the sauce, mixing well. Return the gizzards to the pan and stir to coat before transferring them to a serving dish. Garnish with the pickles and herbs.

BRAISED CHICKEN GIZZARDS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound chicken gizzard
6 water chestnuts
1/2 cup bamboo shoots
1 onion
2 or 3 slices fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons oils
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • 1. Remove fat and outer membrane of gizzards cut each in 6 slices. Slice water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and onion. Mince ginger root. 2. Heat oil. Add onions and ginger stir-fry a few times. Add gizzards and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, sherry and salt. 3. Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and water. Heat quickly then simmer, covered, until tender (20 to 30 minutes). The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips for Cooking Braised Chicken Gizzards:

  • Clean the gizzards thoroughly: Remove any dirt, grit, or connective tissue. Rinse them well under cold water.
  • Use a variety of seasonings: Experiment with different herbs, spices, and vegetables to create a flavorful dish. Common seasonings include garlic, onion, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper.
  • Braise the gizzards low and slow: This will help them become tender and succulent. Cook them for at least 1 hour, or until they are fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Add a splash of liquid: This will help to prevent the gizzards from drying out. Use water, broth, or even wine.
  • Serve the gizzards with your favorite sides: Mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

Braised chicken gizzards are a delicious and affordable dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great source of protein and iron, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. With a little planning and effort, you can create a braised chicken gizzard dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken gizzards, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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