Skillet Chicken Gizzards

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   Gather the ingredients from the list. It's best to buy chilled (not frozen) chicken gizzards, so you can be more confident in their freshness and quality. Beyond the ingredients listed, feel free to add other items, seasonings, or spices to taste.

2. Step 2:

   

   If the gizzards are frozen, thaw them, then clean and rinse them. Boil them in salted water for 45 minutes from the moment it comes to a boil (this step is essential before frying, or they'll be tough in the finished dish). Since gizzards have a distinctive smell and taste, you can add a bay leaf and a couple of allspice berries to the water 10 minutes before the end of cooking to help mask it.

3. Step 3:

   

   Drain the water from the pot and let the gizzards cool. While they cool, prep the vegetables. Wash, peel, and grate the carrot.

4. Step 4:

   

   Peel the onion and dice it small.

5. Step 5:

   

   Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet and heat it. Sauté the carrot and onion over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring with a spatula, until the vegetables release their juices.

6. Step 6:

   

   While the vegetables cook, cut the boiled gizzards into small pieces with a knife.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add them to the skillet with the vegetables. Stir and fry everything together for 10 minutes. Then season with salt, ground black pepper to taste, and any other spices you like.

8. Step 8:

   

   Pour in enough water to almost cover the contents of the pan. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and braise the gizzards and vegetables for half an hour. As they braise, you can stir in a splash of soy sauce for extra savory kick, or a spoonful of sour cream to make the dish milder — whichever you prefer.

9. Step 9:

   

   Or you can leave it plain — it's delicious either way, and pairs with almost any side: pasta, grains, or mashed potatoes. You can also serve it on its own with bread and fresh vegetables. Enjoy!