SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN GIZZARDS
These flavorful gizzards are always requested at football and holiday parties. I don't know if anyone would show up if I didn't make them. The extra time boiling before frying makes a huge difference in making them tender. Definitely save the broth in the freezer!
Provided by pnutmommy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 3h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken gizzards, celery, onion, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of celery salt into a saucepan, and pour in enough water to cover the gizzards by 1 inch. Bring the gizzards to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pour in more water during simmering, if needed, to keep gizzards covered. Remove the gizzards to a bowl, discard the celery and onion, and reserve the broth.
- Season the gizzards with 1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, the seasoned salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and hot sauce, stirring to combine well. Pour 1/3 cup of the reserved broth over the seasoned gizzards, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more, stirring often. (Save or freeze the remaining broth for another use, if desired.)
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place the flour in a plastic bag, and pour in the gizzards with their seasoning. Shake the bag to thoroughly coat the gizzards with flour. Gently lower about 1/4 of the gizzards per batch into the hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch. Drain the gizzards on paper towels, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 189.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 594.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
SOUTHERN FRIED GIZZARDS RECIPE
"You can never be surrounded by too many gizzards." More commonly sold than duck gizzards, chicken gizzards are dirt-cheap and wholly delicious. I was first introduced to the glory of Southern fried chicken gizzards at Roscoe's, a chain of chicken-and-waffle...
Provided by Chichi Wang
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Place the gizzards in a bowl with the onions and pour enough buttermilk into the bowl to cover the contents entirely. Refrigerate the gizzards for 8 hours, or preferably for 24 hours. The gizzards will hold in the buttermilk for up to 2 days.
- When you are ready to fry, remove the gizzards from the buttermilk and drain them in a colander. They do not have to be impeccably dry, just drained of the excess buttermilk. Cut the gizzards into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch chunks, working around and discarding any excess sinew or tendon.
- Mix the flour with the salt, cayenne pepper, and seasonings. Have the beaten egg ready.
- To fry: Heat the oil to 350°F. When ready to fry, dip each piece of gizzard in the egg, and then dredge well in the flour. The gizzards must be coated very well or else the batter will not be crisp.
- Slip the gizzards into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Drain over a rack to get rid of the excess oil. Serve immediately, accompanied by grits and collards for the full Southern experience.
- Southern Fried Gizzards, Stewed
- Place the gizzards in a pot with the garlic, onion, carrots, and aromatics. Add enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, until fork tender. Let cool and set aside, reserving the resulting gizzard stock for another purpose.
- Cut the gizzards into 1⁄2 inch chunks, working around any tough sinews.
- Mix the flour with the salt, cayenne pepper, and seasonings. Have the beaten egg ready.
- To fry: Heat the oil to 350°F. When ready to fry, dip each piece of gizzards in the egg, and then dredge well in the flour. The gizzards must be coated very well, or else the batter will not be crisp.
- Slip the gizzards into the hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Drain over a rack to get rid of the excess oil. Serve immediately, accompanied by grits and collards for the full Southern experience.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 467 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 669 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GIZZARD STEW
This very easy and once the chicken gizzards are boiled, this dish is very fast.
Provided by SANDREL
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse gizzards and place in a large pot. Add water to cover, cover pot with lid and boil over medium high heat until gizzards are tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- Once gizzards are tender, drain 1/2 of the water out of the pot. In a small bowl, combine the ramen flavor packet mixes with the flour and add enough water to liquefy mixture. Pour into pot with gizzards and season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce/gravy is thickened to taste.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until al dente; drain and serve hot with gizzards stew on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 236.2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
ROSE'S FRIED GIZZARDS
This is one of my hubby's favorite "beer chasers". He enjoys having it during football season with a cold bottle of Corona. But you can enjoy it anytime, and believe me, you can't have just one piece.
Provided by ChamoritaMomma
Categories Chicken Livers
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- First you want to prep gizzards for cooking. Remove gizzards from container and discard chicken hearts if they're present. Cut away excessive fat and gristle, then wash gizzards thoroughly under running cold water.
- Using a pressure cooker, I have an electric one, which makes things so easy. Add the gizzards and the next 3 ingredients. Add just enough water to cover the gizzards. Bring up to pressure for 10 minutes.
- When done, drain completely in a colander. In another bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients, except the oil and blend well.
- In a deep fryer or skillet, heat the oil. Dredge the gizzard pieces in flour mixture, coating well. Fry in batches until golden and crisp.
- Drain on paper towel and serve hot. I prefer to serve these with sliced jalapenos or tartar sauce on the side for dipping. ENJOY!
- Variation: If you don't have a pressure cooker, another option is to boil the gizzards. Boil for about 30 minutes to tenderize.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4345.1, Fat 439.6, SaturatedFat 57.2, Cholesterol 277.5, Sodium 7027.7, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 0.4, Protein 34.1
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