Often overlooked, chicken gizzards—the muscular part of a chicken’s stomach that helps grind its food—are a traditional staple in Southern, soul food, and cuisines around the world, from Chinese stir-fries to Nigerian stews.
And for good reason: they’re highly nutritious, affordable, and a sustainable way to make use of more of the animal.
Here’s why this humble organ meat deserves a place on your plate:
✅ 1. Extremely High in Protein
Just 1 cup (about 145 g) of cooked chicken gizzards provides roughly 38 g of high-quality protein.
Protein is essential
