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Fried Chicken Gizzards with Onions over Mashed Potatoes

Crispy, savory chicken gizzards sautéed with sweet onions, served over creamy mashed potatoes. A quick, comforting weeknight meal.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
28g
Fried Chicken Gizzards with Onions over Mashed Potatoes
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken gizzards
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1.5 lb potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the 1.5 lb potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot.

  2. 2

    Mash potatoes with 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside.

  3. 3

    While potatoes cook, trim and rinse 1 lb gizzards. Pat dry, then season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add gizzards in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes, turning occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add 1 sliced onion to the skillet and cook until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Serve gizzards and onions over mashed potatoes.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • masher

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