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Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo

Indulge in Chicken Liver and Gizzard Adobo, a Filipino favorite with tender chicken parts simmered in a savory, tangy adobo sauce. Just make sure to prepare bowls of white rice before digging in!
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken adobo
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken gizzard
  • 1 lb. chicken liver
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 to 6 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
  • 4 to 5 cloves crushed garlic
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  • Boil the chicken gizzard in 4 cups of water (covered) for 60 to 90 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
    1 lb. chicken gizzard
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt all over the chicken liver. Let it stay for 10 minutes.
    1 lb. chicken liver, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt to taste
  • Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan.
    4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Dredge the chicken liver in all-purpose flour. Pan fry for 2 minutes per side. Remove the pan-fried chicken liver. Set aside.
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • On the same pan using the remaining oil, add the garlic, Cook until the color turns light brown.
    4 to 5 cloves crushed garlic
  • Put-in the gizzard and pan-fried liver. Stir.
  • Add the soy sauce and water. Let boil.
    1/2 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup water
  • Add the bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
    4 to 6 pieces dried bay leaves, 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
  • Add the vinegar. Let the liquid re-boil. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
    1/4 cup white vinegar
  • Turn the heat off. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Top with chopped green onions. Serve. Share and enjoy!
    2 tablespoons green onion

Notes

How to Clean Chicken Gizzards?
To clean chicken gizzards, start by placing them in a bowl of cold water and gently rubbing them with your hands to remove any dirt. Next, use your fingers to pull off the tough, white membrane on the outside and discard it. Trim away any extra fat or connective tissue with a knife, and rinse the gizzards again under cold water to ensure they’re clean. Finally, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking. Ready for the chicken liver and gizzard adobo now?

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 466mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 8556IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 10mg