🌍 Around the World: How Gizzards Are Loved
Nigeria & West Africa: Gizzard pepper soup — spicy, aromatic, and served with fufu
Southern U.S.: Fried gizzards — crispy on the outside, tender inside
Philippines: Adobong Balunbalunan — gizzards stewed in vinegar, soy, and garlic
Mexico: Molletes de mollejas — grilled and served with tortillas and salsa
China & Korea: Stir-fried with chili, ginger, and scallions
They’re not “weird” — they’re global comfort food.
❌ Common Myths — Busted
🚫 “They’re gross.”
Nope — once cleaned and cooked, they taste like rich, dark meat chicken with a satisfying chew.
🚫 “They’re full of waste.”
No. The gizzard is a muscle, not a digestive tract. It’s cleaned just like any other meat.
🚫 “Only poor people eat them.”
Actually, chefs and food lovers worldwide prize them for their flavor and texture.
🍽️ Final Thoughts: Don’t Judge a Meat by Its Name
Chicken gizzards may not have the glamour of a ribeye or the simplicity of a chicken breast —
But they offer something even better: real food, real nutrition, and real value.
They’re proof that the most nourishing foods don’t have to be expensive or trendy.
So if you’ve been turning up your nose at gizzards…
Give them a chance.
Clean them.
Boil them.
Season them.
Savor them.
Because sometimes, the best things in life — and on your plate — come in tough little packages.
Lean. Nutritious. Affordable. Delicious. Chicken gizzards — the unsung hero of the poultry world.
