Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

Southern Fried Chicken Gizzards

30 Reviews
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 2 hr 50 min
  • Ready In: 3 hr 30 min

“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!” - by pnutmommy

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.)
  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 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

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

  • Calories
  • 305 cal
  • 15%
  • Fat
  • 17.1 g
  • 26%
  • Carbs
  • 20.7 g
  • 7%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (30)

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marianne
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marianne

"Lots of flavor. They are better cold. I followed the recipe except for the hot sauce because I thought that would be to spicy for my taste...." See more"

maddy03
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maddy03

"It was good, but due to my families high blood pressure I cooked the gizzards in fresh celery, carrots, garlic and shallots or onion. The flavor was magnificent. I discarded the cooked veggies. I th..." See moreen added 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt to flour along with fresh ground black pepper. I left out the Italian herb seasoning because of the salt content. My family raved about the gizzards. Even the family without high blood pressure were happy without the extra salt! Thanks for the base recipe."

Iwnbb
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Iwnbb

"Crispy, Tender and Tasty! Perfect!..." See more"

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