Cajun Dirty Rice with Chicken Giblets

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Servings: 3 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty Cajun-style dirty rice dish featuring smoked chicken giblets and ground pork
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This classic Cajun “Dirty Rice” is a savory, protein-packed main dish that transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful feast. The recipe centers on tender chicken gizzards and livers, combined with ground pork, onions, celery, and bell peppers for a rich, aromatic base. Simmered with stock and seasoned with a robust blend of cayenne, paprika, and black pepper, the rice absorbs all those deep, smoky flavors. It’s a comforting, home-style meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Cajun Dirty Rice with Chicken Giblets

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 3 cups Calories: 606.2

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This classic Cajun "Dirty Rice" is a savory, protein-packed main dish that transforms humble ingredients into a flavorful feast. The recipe centers on tender chicken gizzards and livers, combined with ground pork, onions, celery, and bell peppers for a rich, aromatic base. Simmered with stock and seasoned with a robust blend of cayenne, paprika, and black pepper, the rice absorbs all those deep, smoky flavors. It's a comforting, home-style meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Directions

  1. Place chicken gizzards and livers in a pot with 3 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove giblets from the pot and reserve the cooking liquid as stock.
  4. Separate and finely chop the cooked liver and gizzards.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add ground pork and chopped gizzards, browning for about 6 minutes.
  7. Add chopped onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet.
  8. Stir in salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, and dry mustard.
  9. Add a little butter and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.
  10. Pour in the reserved stock and simmer for 5 minutes.
  11. Stir in uncooked rice, chopped chicken livers, green onions, and parsley.
  12. Stir well and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  13. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is fluffy and tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  14. Let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 606.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.6g35%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 146.4mg49%
Sodium 9923.9mg414%
Total Carbohydrate 43.6g15%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g23%
Sugars 6.9g
Protein 51.4g103%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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