Deep-fried chicken gizzard pies

4 servings

40 minutes

Fried pies with chicken gizzards are a simple yet surprisingly delicious dish of Russian cuisine that combines a crispy golden crust with a juicy filling rich in meaty aroma. Chicken gizzards stewed with onions and spices acquire a rich flavor, while the yeast dough becomes airy and appetizing when fried. Historically, this recipe emerged as a way to use accessible and nutritious ingredients, especially in rural areas. Such pies are perfect for a cozy home dinner or a hearty snack. They can be served hot with sour cream or a spicy sauce that enhances the meaty taste of the filling. This recipe is a true find for lovers of simple yet deeply aromatic traditional dishes.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 766.5
• Proteins: 17.3g
• Fats: 54g
• Carbohydrates: 53.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken gizzards: 200 g
• Yeast dough: 500 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Wash, cut, and thoroughly clean the chicken gizzards.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken gizzards: 200 g

2. Chop the onion and fry it in vegetable oil. Then add the gizzards, salt, pepper, and simmer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml
   • Chicken gizzards: 200 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Pass the stewed mass through a meat grinder.

4. Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out. Place the filling in the center of each circle and carefully pinch the edges. Leave the pies for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Yeast dough: 500 g

5. Fry the pies in a deep fryer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 100 ml