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Savory Baked Apple with Chicken Gizzards

Savory baked apple filled with tender chicken gizzards, onions, and herbs for a unique and comforting meal.

Savory Baked Apple with Chicken Gizzards

Discover a unique savory baked apple stuffed with tender chicken gizzards. Easy, flavorful comfort food perfect for a cozy dinner.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
50m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece apple medium
  • 150 g chicken gizzards cleaned
  • 50 g onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 10 ml olive oil

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  2. Wash the apple and carefully core it, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add diced onion and minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add cleaned chicken gizzards to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  6. Season the mixture with fresh thyme leaves, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  8. Fill the cored apple with the chicken gizzard mixture, pressing gently to pack it in.
  9. Place the filled apple in a small baking dish and dot the top with unsalted butter.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the apple is tender and the filling is hot.
  11. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
  • Make sure to clean the chicken gizzards thoroughly before cooking.
  • Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed green beans
  • mixed green salad
  • roasted carrots

Enjoy this unique savory baked apple filled with tender chicken gizzards for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 8
  • Fat (g): 4
  • Carbohydrates (g): 10
  • Protein (g): 12
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.08
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.2

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