Traditionally when we cook chicken we use the breasts, thighs and legs in our favorite recipes. But did you know that chicken gizzards are a popular food to cook with? As chickens don’t have teeth, the gizzard acts as the secondary stomach, grinding food before digestion.  Although you may not think they would be appetizing, chicken gizzard dishes are quite popular all over the world. Gizzards are readily available in grocery stores and can be found in the meat and poultry sections. With all the versatile methods of cooking chicken gizzards, you may be surprised how delicious they can be. Tending to have a chewy texture, chicken gizzards have a subtle flavour, which has been described as being similar to chicken livers. But with all the varied ways of cooking gizzards around the world, the possibilities for flavour enhancements are endless. In a popular dish found in Chicago, for example, gizzards are dipped in batter and deep-fried. Many of the southern states fry up gizzards and season with plenty of Cajun spices. You can also find gizzards in crawfish bakes and gumbos. Grilled gizzards are a popular street food in Haiti and Southeast Asia, while in some regions in France, chicken gizzards are served in a popular walnut salad. Poaching gizzards is another popular method of cooking, as well as stewing them for soups. Some countries even pickle their gizzards! So next time you’re at the supermarket, pick up some gizzards. Jump on the bandwagon and start experimenting with chicken gizzard recipes of your own!