Description
Honey-Garlic Glazed Gizzards are a flavorful and tender dish where chicken gizzards are seared to a golden brown and then simmered in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce. Enhanced with garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this recipe offers a deliciously sticky glaze topped with fresh green onions, perfect as a unique appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken gizzards
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Gizzards: Rinse the chicken gizzards thoroughly and remove any excess fat. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure a proper sear.
- Sear the Gizzards: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the gizzards and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides to develop flavor and texture.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant but not burnt.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture over the seared gizzards in the pan.
- Simmer the Gizzards: Reduce the heat to low and let the gizzards simmer in the sauce for 30-40 minutes. This slow cooking tenderizes the gizzards and allows them to soak up the sweet and savory flavors of the glaze.
- Garnish and Serve: Once tender and the sauce has thickened to a glaze consistency, garnish with chopped green onions just before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- For best results, remove excess fat from gizzards to avoid a greasy texture.
- Adjust the honey amount if you prefer a sweeter or less sweet glaze.
- Serve hot as an appetizer or a side dish paired with steamed rice or vegetables.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with olive oil for a different flavor profile.
- If pressed for time, tenderize gizzards beforehand or cut the simmer time by using a pressure cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
