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27 August 2026

Chicken gizzards: 20g of protein per 100g and iron bioavailability superior to red meat

Chicken gizzards: misunderstood, often shunned, and yet among the most nutritionally dense protein sources. With 20g of protein per 100g and a heme iron content higher than that of red meat, these economical offal cuts hold many surprises. But how do you prepare them to reveal their full flavor potential?

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Relegated to the status of a sub-product by many, chicken gizzards…

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