Chicken Gizzards with Onion and Parsley – Cook With Tima Style
By Tima Gaye
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🧠 Quick Quiz: Chicken Gizzards with Onion & Parsley
- What ingredient helps tenderize the chicken gizzards before cooking?
- Which homemade mix gives this dish its rich flavor and aroma?
- What fresh herb adds color and freshness to the gizzards?
- Which tangy ingredient is added at the end for brightness?
💡 Tip: Think about the ingredients that bring both spice and freshness!
Welcome to Cook with Tima! If this is your first time here, you’re in for something special. Today, we’re diving into one of my boldest, juiciest recipes yet — chicken gizzards with onion and parsley. This dish is full of flavor, super easy to make, and perfect as a snack or side for any occasion. Ready to cook something unforgettable? Let’s go!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Flavor Explosion: These gizzards are seasoned, zesty, and juicy all in one bite.
- Super Satisfying: Crispy on the outside, tender inside — the perfect texture combo.
- Quick & Easy: No fancy steps, just real food cooked right.
- Bold & Beautiful: The final mix with onions, lemon, and parsley makes it pop with color and taste.
- Versatile: Enjoy it with rice, bread, or straight from the jar — no judgment here!
📝 Ingredients
- Chicken gizzards – 814g
- Vinegar – 1 tsp
- Paprika powder – 1½ tsp
- Homemade Nokos – 1 tbsp (blend of paprika, spring onion & regular onion)
- Chicken cube – 1 (or 1 tsp salt)
- Salt – to taste
- Red onion – 1 large, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley – handful, chopped
- Lemon – juice of ½ or more
- Chili peppers – optional, any type you love
- Chili sauce – optional, a drizzle
- Oil – 1/4 cup for frying
Clean & Prep the Gizzards Like a Pro
Let’s kick off this delicious journey into chicken gizzards with onion and parsley—Tima style—with a clean start. Grab your fresh gizzards and give them a good wash using salt. Rub them gently but thoroughly to remove any impurities, then rinse under cold running water until they look fresh and clean.
Now for a little kitchen secret: add a teaspoon of vinegar and toss them gently. This extra step not only helps clean them further but also works like a charm to tenderize the meat, making your gizzards more flavorful and much easier to chew later on. Trust me, your tastebuds will thank you!
🌶️ Season the Gizzards with Flavor
Now it’s time to bring in the flavor! Sprinkle in your nokos (that wonderful homemade spice blend), a dash of paprika powder, and just a bit of salt. Give everything a good mix—use your hands if you like—to make sure each gizzard is beautifully coated.
This step is where the magic starts. The aroma of the spices hugging the meat is a little promise of the deliciousness to come. Let it sit for a few minutes so the flavors can soak in and do their thing.
🍳 Sizzle Time – Let’s Fry Those Gizzards
Start by adding a little oil to a clean pan and heating it over medium heat. Once it’s nice and warm, add in your seasoned gizzards.
Let them cook gently, stirring now and then. You want them to develop a lovely golden-brown color, crispy on the outside but still juicy on the inside. That slight sear brings out incredible flavor!
Once they’re beautifully golden and cooked through, remove them from the pan and let them cool a bit. Time to move on to the next delicious layer!
🧂 Time to Layer the Flavor
Now comes the layering magic — the part where all the bold flavors come together.
Place your golden fried gizzards into a clean glass jar or bowl. Crumble in your chicken seasoning cube (or just a pinch of salt if you prefer). Then squeeze in some fresh lemon juice for that tangy lift.
Sprinkle over chopped parsley and sliced red onions — they bring freshness and crunch. If you like a bit of heat, go ahead and add chopped chilies or a dash of chili sauce. Finally, drizzle in a small splash of oil to tie everything together beautifully.
Let it rest for a few minutes so the flavors can mingle — it only gets better from here!
🌀 Shake It Up!
Seal that jar tight — and now, shake it like you mean it! 💃
Give it a good few shakes so that all those bold, fresh flavors mix together beautifully. The lemon, parsley, seasoning, and chili will coat every piece of gizzard.
When you finally open that jar, get ready for an explosion of aroma and vibrant color. It’s bold, it’s flavorful, and it smells so good you’ll want to dig in right away.
🍴 Time to Enjoy!
Now that your gizzards are perfectly marinated and bursting with flavor, it’s time to serve them up!
You can enjoy this dish in so many ways — pair it with fluffy white rice, scoop it up with soft bread, or hey, just grab a fork and enjoy it straight from the jar if you’re in a snacky mood.
It’s bold.
It’s spicy.
It’s fresh.
And it’s addictive.
A true Cook With Tima-style treat that brings the heat and the love in every bite!
💥 Love this type of bold flavor? You might also enjoy my yogurt-marinated chicken shawarma recipe — another hit straight from my kitchen!
Tips for Success
- Clean the gizzards well: Use salt and vinegar to remove any unwanted smell or grit.
- Let the seasoning sit: Give the spices time to soak in before frying for max flavor.
- Don’t overcook: You want them golden, not dry — keep the inside juicy!
- Layer like a pro: Onion, parsley, lemon — stack them with care for that final flavor blast.
- Shake it up: Don’t skip the shaking step — it blends everything and makes the dish pop!
FAQs
- Can I use frozen gizzards?
Yes, just make sure they’re fully thawed and cleaned before cooking for best texture and flavor. - What can I serve this with?
This dish goes beautifully with plain rice, fried plantains, or even soft bread rolls. - How long can I store it?
Keep it sealed in the fridge for up to 3 days — just reheat before serving. - Can I skip the chili?
Of course! It’s optional. Adjust the spice level to suit your taste.
About the Author:
Tima Gaye is a Gambian-born, UK-based home cook and recipe creator. She shares rich, flavorful recipes inspired by African roots and global dishes. Every meal she creates comes from the heart — blending tradition, creativity, and love.
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