Southern Dirty Rice

Chicken gizzards and livers sauteed with onion and garlic, simmered with rice, broth and light seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 252 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
• ¼ pound chicken gizzards, rinsed
• ½ pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pulse gizzards in food processor, then pulse livers.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan. Saute onion and gizzards over medium heat, stirring constantly, until meat begins to brown (about 5 minutes). Add livers and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until brown (about 3 minutes).

Step 3

Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add broth, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, until rice has absorbed liquid. Sprinkle with green onion and serve.