Chicken Gizzards: The Underrated Superfood
Chicken gizzards are one of nature’s most overlooked culinary treasures—often discarded, yet packed with nutrients and flavor potential. This small, muscular organ functions as a second stomach in birds, grinding and breaking down food with remarkable efficiency. Though commonly found in chickens, ducks, and turkeys, gizzards play an essential role in the digestive systems of nearly all birds.
What Makes Gizzards Unique?
Unlike mammals, birds lack teeth, so their food follows a specialized digestive journey. It first softens in the crop, then undergoes partial digestion in the stomach before reaching the gizzard, where powerful muscles pulverize even the toughest food particles. This process results in a firm yet satisfying texture that, when cooked properly, becomes tender and flavorful.
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