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Peppered Gizzard

Peppered Gizzard

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: African
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Tender chicken gizzards simmered until soft, then sautéed with onions, chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and a bold pepper sauce that delivers rich savory flavor with a gentle spicy kick.


Ingredients

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  • 500 grams chicken gizzards, cleaned
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 fresh red chili peppers, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Place the cleaned chicken gizzards in a pot with water and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well to create the pepper sauce mixture.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook while stirring for about 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  5. Add the cooked gizzards to the skillet and stir to combine with the aromatics.
  6. Pour in the sauce mixture and add the sliced red chili peppers.
  7. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring occasionally so the sauce coats the gizzards evenly and thickens slightly.
  8. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the dish and cook for 1 additional minute.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • Simmering the gizzards first helps ensure they become tender before sautéing.
  • Freshly ground black pepper gives the dish its signature aroma and flavor.
  • You can adjust the chili peppers depending on how spicy you want the dish.
  • The dish pairs well with steamed rice, fried plantains, or warm flatbread.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 240 mg

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