Sour and Spicy Chicken Gizzard

Sour and Spicy Chicken Gizzard

This **Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzards** is a mouthwatering dish bursting with bold flavors and a perfect balance of heat and tang. Thinly sliced chicken gizzards are marinated with salt, cooking wine, and cornstarch for tenderness, then stir-fried with aromatic ginger, garlic, and fiery dried chilies. The star of the dish—pickled peppers—adds a zesty kick, while a splash of soy sauce and water starch creates a rich, glossy sauce. Crisp scallions and vibrant peppers add freshness and color. The result? A tender, spicy, and slightly sour delight that pairs perfectly with steamed rice or as a festive appetizer. Ideal for Chinese New Year or any family gathering, this dish proves that humble ingredients can create unforgettable flavors. Try it and impress your loved ones with this irresistible homemade favorite!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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chicken gizzards
500g

The aromatics

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pickled peppers
100g
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red peppers
50g
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green peppers
50g
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scallions
2 stalks
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ginger
20g
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garlic
2 cloves
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dried chili peppers
5 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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cornstarch
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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cooking wine
1 tbsp
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monosodium glutamate
½ tsp
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salt
to taste
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oil
2 tbsp
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water starch
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients and thaw the chicken gizzards completely.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the cleaned chicken gizzards into thin slices for later use.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Put the sliced chicken gizzards in a large container, add a small amount of salt, monosodium glutamate, and cooking wine, then add cornstarch and mix well, marinate for about 10 minutes.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cut the pickled peppers into small segments for later use.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Cut the ginger into minced pieces, slice the garlic, and cut the dried chili peppers into small segments, soak them in cold water for a while to prevent them from becoming paste when stir-frying.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Boil water in a pot and add the chicken gizzards.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Blanch the chicken gizzards for a while until they are no longer raw, then take them out and set aside.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Heat oil in a pot, add the chicken gizzards when the oil is 40% hot, and stir-fry for a while before taking them out and setting aside.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Leave some oil in the pot, add the ginger, garlic, scallions, and red peppers, and stir-fry until fragrant.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add the cut pickled peppers.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Add the chicken gizzards and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are cooked through.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Add cooking wine, stir-fry until fragrant, then add salt, monosodium glutamate, and stir-fry until the flavors are well combined.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Add a small amount of soy sauce and stir-fry until the color is even.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Add a small amount of water starch to thicken the sauce.

15. Step 15

Step 15
Finally, you can add some green and red peppers to make the dish more colorful, or you can choose not to add them, and then add some scallions before serving.

16. Step 16

Step 16
Whether it’s served with rice or as an appetizer, it’s a must-have dish.

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