Brazilian-Style Chicken Gizzards

Tender chicken gizzards are simmered slowly with tomatoes and wine, and then mixed with bacon and fresh herbs in this traditional Brazilian dish served in bars and homes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 pounds chicken gizzards
• ½ pound bacon, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• (12 ounce) bottle olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, chopped, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash gizzards in water and remove any fat or yellow tissue you can see. Cut each gizzard into 4 parts.

Step 2

Put gizzards in a pan of cold water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add gizzards, salt, and pepper; saute for 2 to 4 minutes. Add wine, 1 cup water, and tomatoes; cover and cook for 1 hour, adding more water as needed.

Step 4

Uncover, reduce heat to low, and cook until tender, 30 more minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Stir bacon into the gizzards and add parsley and chives before serving.