The Classic Chicken Gizzards Gravy
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Classic Chicken Gizzards Gravy
Description
The Classic Chicken Gizzards Gravy uses chicken gizzards cooked with diced onions and grated carrots, forming a base upon which the gravy is thickened with flour. After sautéing the vegetables until golden and browning the gizzards, the flour is incorporated before adding water and bay leaves for a slow simmer. This slow cooking tenderizes the gizzards and melds the flavors into a rich gravy. The resulting sauce is savory with a hint of sweetness from the carrots and aromatic notes from the bay leaves.
The gravy is versatile and can be spooned over grains such as barley or a simple bed of mashed potatoes or rice, providing a filling meal component. The texture balances the slight chew of the gizzards with a smooth, thickened sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken gizzards
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 carrot grated, large
- 1 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 cups water
- 3 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients for the recipe- dice the onion and grate the carrot.
- In a larger pot, preheat the oil. Add the diced onions and grated carrots to the pot and cook until golden brown.
- Add gizzards, season with salt and pepper. Cook until the gizzards are golden. Add flour and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the water and add three bay leaves. Allow to simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Serve over barley, mashes potatoes, rice or see above for other ideas.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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