Chicken Hearts With Onions and Mushrooms

When it comes to nutrient-dense foods, chicken hearts, packed with protein and B vitamins, are at the top of the list. In this dish, their mild chicken flavour pairs perfectly with boldly spiced onions and mushrooms.

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

650g Local Organic Chicken Hearts
½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup flour
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
¾ cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided
1¾ cups organic chicken bone broth
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
6 cups cooked rice

METHOD

1. In a 6-inch skillet, over medium-high heat, add ½ cup oil. Slowly add flour to make a roux. Cook for 6 minutes or until it is light to medium brown in color. Turn heat off.
2. Cut the tops off of the hearts. Slice the hearts in half.
3. Add 1 Tablespoon of oil to a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes.
4. Add chicken hearts and ½ teaspoon garlic salt. Cook for 3 minutes.
5. Slowly stir in chicken broth, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, black pepper and oregano. Add roux and stir. Bring to a rapid simmer. Reduce heat to low simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Serve with cooked rice.

Recipe and Image Credits: Sanderson Farms