FRIED CHICKEN HEARTS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Parboil the gizzards before frying them. Place gizzards in a pot of cold water, bring water to a rolling boil and continue to boil for about 15 minutes.
• While the gizzards are boiling, prepare coating mixture for the gizzards. Combine flour and seasoning salt in a paper or plastic bag. Shake well and set seasoned flour mixture aside.
• Once finished boiling, pour gizzards into a strainer or clean sink and allow to cool.
• Preheat enough vegetable oil to cover gizzards in a medium-hard bottom or cast iron skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat.
• Thoroughly coat gizzards with seasoned flour mixture and place into hot vegetable oil. Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook gizzards on both sides until brown.
• Turn down the heat to medium, then cover skillet with a lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Once done remove from skillet and allow to drain on paper towels. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Place chicken livers in a colander and rinse gently but well. Let drain for a few minutes.
• Remove from colander, cut and trim any connective tissue or fat if desired.
• Place livers in a small bowl.
• Add the buttermilk. Stir gently to coat the livers.
• Add salt.
• Add black pepper.
• Stir gently and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
• Place flour in a small bowl or tray.
• Remove the livers from the buttermilk, shaking each one gently to remove excess liquid.
• Place the livers in the flour, turning gently to fully coat the liver.
• One at a time, dip the livers back in the buttermilk, then place back into the flour.
• Toss gently to coat with flour again.
• Remove from flour, place on foil lined pan. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Add oil to cast iron skillet to a depth of about one inch.
• Bring oil up to 350F degrees for frying.
• Gently lower livers, one at a time, into the hot oil.
• Use a splatter screen while frying if available as the livers will often pop and splatter while cooking.
• Fry liver until lightly browned on the bottom, then flip over, frying about 2-3 minutes per side.
• When done, remove from skillet and place on a brown paper bag or wire rack to drain.
• Sprinkle lightly with additional salt and black pepper if desired for added flavor.
• Serve warm if possible. They cool quickly.
• Enjoy!