Curry Gizzards with Onions and Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Tender chicken gizzards simmered in a rich curry sauce with caramelized onions and tomatoes, a flavorful dish from Bangladeshi cuisine that's often served with rice. This Bangladeshi-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs chicken gizzard, vegetable oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces chicken gizzard
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 medium, diced tomato
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs cleaned chicken gizzards dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 tbsp ginger, minced, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 medium tomatoes, diced, and cook for 3 minutes until they break down.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and cook for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
6. Step 6: Add 1.5 lbs chicken gizzards, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring to sear.
7. Step 7: Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45-50 minutes until gizzards are tender.
8. Step 8: Stir in salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.