Chicken Gizzards

Chicken Gizzards are cleaned and supplied ready to cook. The gizzard is a hard-working muscle with a firm, dense texture that only softens with time, which makes it a slow-cook item rather than a quick-fry one.

What it is

A cleaned offal cut from the same offal range as our other by-product items, prepared before supply so no further cleaning is needed.

How it is prepared

Cleaned whole, split, or prepared to your own specification.

Typical trade use

These are used for confit and slow-cooked dishes, stews, and traditional preparations across French, West African, Caribbean and South East Asian cooking. For another slow-cook offal item from the same bird, Chicken Necks is comparable. Where a quicker-cooking offal option is wanted instead, Chicken Hearts cooks in a fraction of the time.

Ordering notes

Simmer or confit slowly until tender, then finish hard if colour is wanted on the outside. Confirm whole or split when you order. Ingredient and allergen information is supplied with the goods; confirm the current specification.

At a glance

Frequently asked questions

Why do gizzards need long, slow cooking?

The gizzard is a dense, hard-working muscle that stays tough until it’s given enough time — confit or slow simmering is what breaks it down to a tender result.

Can gizzards be split before supply?

Yes, splitting is available on request; specify it when you order.

Is there a faster-cooking offal alternative?

Yes — Chicken Hearts cook in minutes rather than needing a long, slow cook.