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Sauteed Chicken Hearts
5 from 123 votes

Sauteed Chicken Hearts

Sauteed Chicken Hearts are cooked with olive oil and a blend of spices including garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. The hearts are browned in a hot pan for a tender and slightly chewy texture. This savory dish is finished with fresh parsley and served with its flavorful pan juices, making it suitable atop rice, mashed cauliflower, or enjoyed alone.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken hearts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken hearts, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cumin in a large bowl.
  2. Use a large spoon to mix everything together, coating the hearts with the oil and seasonings.
  3. Heat a large, heavy frypan over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the seasoned hearts. Cook, stirring often, until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. If the pan becomes too hot, lower the heat to medium.
  5. Divide the hearts between four plates. Drizzle them with the pan juices, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve.

Notes

  • Avoid overcooking the chicken hearts to maintain tenderness; cook until they reach 165°F internal temperature.
  • Serve the hearts with the pan sauce made from their released juices for added flavor.
  • Serve hearts over rice, cauliflower rice, or mashed cauliflower to absorb the flavorful pan juices.
  • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat at low microwave power.
  • You can freeze leftovers for up to three months; thaw overnight before reheating.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.