How to Make Chicken Hearts with Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken hearts are a flavorful and nutritious part of the chicken that are often overlooked in Western cooking. However, in many international cuisines, chicken hearts are prized for their rich, earthy flavor and tender texture. When paired with mushrooms, these tiny morsels make for a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to impress even the most skeptical of eaters.

Chicken hearts are an excellent source of protein, iron, and B vitamins, making them a healthy addition to any di...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 pound chicken hearts, quartered lenghtwise
  • ½ pound button mushrooms, quartered or sliced
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 22 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook and stir onion until soft and translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chicken hearts and brown, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Cover skillet, reduce heat, and cook until hearts are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and mix well. Cook, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    198 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 290mg