Description
This Sautéed Chicken Hearts recipe is a protein-packed dish with a savory and slightly tangy flavor profile. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for dinner or as a unique appetizer, paired with a simple salad or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken hearts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Clean the chicken hearts by removing any excess fat and membranes, then rinse thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and onion to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the chicken hearts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Sprinkle the smoked paprika and cumin over the chicken hearts, stirring well to coat evenly.
- Pour in the soy sauce and lemon juice, then stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken hearts are tender and fully cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve alongside steamed rice or a light salad for a complete meal.
- For added spice, include a pinch of red chili flakes while cooking.
- Chicken hearts are highly nutritious and an excellent source of iron and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken hearts, offal recipe, quick dinner, high protein, sautéed chicken