Chicken Gizzard Adobo
Chicken Gizzard Adobo is a savory and tangy Filipino dish where tender chicken gizzards are braised in a flavorful mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. It's a popular and affordable 'pulutan' (appetizer or drinking snack) or main dish, showcasing the classic Filipino adobo cooking method.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Iron | 5.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Selenium | 55 µg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Using gizzards, a humble and economical cut, highlights the Filipino culinary tradition of transforming offal into a deeply flavorful and cherished dish. The unique, slightly chewy texture of the gizzards becomes a prized characteristic when properly braised until tender.
