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Portuguese braised chicken gizzards

Chicken gizzards braised until tender in garlicky tomato sauce.

⏱ Estimated time: 90 minutes🍽 Servings: 6🇵🇹 Portugal
Portuguese braised chicken gizzards — Digitally created illustrative image
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Ingredients

  • 1 kg cleaned chicken gizzards
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 150 ml white wine
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt, pepper and optional chilli

Step-by-step method

  1. Check gizzards are thoroughly cleaned and halve larger pieces.
  2. Soften onion and garlic in oil and add chopped tomatoes, bay and paprika.
  3. Stir in gizzards and wine, then bring to the boil.
  4. Add enough hot water to nearly cover and braise covered for 60–75 minutes, until very tender and fully cooked.
  5. Adjust sauce consistency and serve hot with bread.
A home-style version; regional and family variations are common. Check cooking times and food doneness before serving.