Chicken Gizzards Adobo
Chicken Gizzards Adobo is a savory Filipino dish featuring chicken gizzards slow-cooked in a tangy and aromatic blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. It is a popular and budget-friendly "pulutan" (appetizer) or main dish, often served with steamed rice to soak up the rich, flavorful sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is an excellent source of high-quality protein and is relatively low in carbohydrates, with most of its calories coming from protein and fat. It is particularly rich in iron, zinc, and B vitamins, especially B12, with a typical serving containing approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 4 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 36.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 260 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Potassium | 240 mg |
| Cholesterol | 310 mg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, adobo is considered the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, with countless regional and family variations. Nutritionally, chicken gizzards are a powerhouse organ meat, offering a dense concentration of nutrients often more abundant than in muscle meat, making them a highly nutritious and economical choice.
