Spicy Szechuan-style Stir-fried Gizzards
Spicy Szechuan-style Stir-fried Gizzards is a bold and savory dish featuring chicken gizzards as the star ingredient, typically stir-fried with a fiery blend of Szechuan peppercorns, dried chilies, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It hails from the Sichuan province of China, known for its signature 'málà' (numbing and spicy) flavor profile. The dish is a popular appetizer or bar snack, celebrated for its unique texture and intense seasoning.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of fat depending on the cooking oil used. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12. A typical serving contains approximately 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 5.2 mg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 11.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.5 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, the dish is a prime example of Sichuan's 'málà' cuisine, where the numbing sensation from Szechuan peppercorns creates a unique tingling experience. Nutritionally, chicken gizzards are a powerhouse organ meat, offering more iron and B vitamins per gram than many muscle meats.
