Dodo Gizzard Stick Meat Recipe

Do you love the succulent taste of fried chicken gizzard stick meat but need help making it yourself? If so, you’re in the right place! Peppered Dodo Gizzard Stick Meat is a fun African snack, popularly referred to as small chop, you can serve for almost any celebration. It’s also a healthy recipe that can be enjoyed with your family!

You won’t even believe how easy it is to make it!

In this blog, you’ll learn how to make the best dodo gizzard – chicken gizzard stick meat, essential techniques, and the best type of seasonings to use. By the time you’re finished reading, you’ll be a stick meat master – ready to wow your guests with flavorful, perfectly cooked chicken gizzard meat and fried plantain on a stick. So put on your apron, and let’s get started!

How to Make Dodo Gizzard on a Stick

This Dodo Gizzard recipe is true happiness on a stick.

Ingredients

Chicken gizzard 

Chicken gizzards have a chewy texture and a smokey taste once you fry or grill them. It is very easy to cook and season. These are also low in fat and loaded with essential vitamins. 

You can also cook them into Chicken Gizzard Stew or Fried Chicken Gizzard for new dishes to serve!

Plantain 

Plantains are sweet and starchy fruits that have a smooth texture when fried. These pair perfectly with meat and chicken. I always use my leftover plantains for porridge, fufu, or chips!

Bell peppers and sweet peppers

These peppers can surely add rich flavors and colors to the recipe. They even have a pleasant aroma to make them more appetizing. Use these for the sauce and the stick. 

Aside from using them for this dish, these peppers are also perfect for Jollof Rice to pair with this recipe!

Scotch bonnet

If you want to add something spicy to the dish, then add the scotch bonnet. It makes it exciting to eat! Learn how to store your scotch bonnet properly or transform it into chili flakes!

Tomato

Tomatoes add acidity, sweetness, and color to the dish. These can also balance the seasoning and the taste of the gizzards. I even make One-Pot Spaghetti as a side dish for these gizzard sticks!

Onion and garlic

Onions are great ingredients for chicken gizzards and sauce. You can also use these as raw ingredients on the dodo stick. Meanwhile, garlic is one of the herbs used to make chicken gizzards more flavorful, sweet, and spicy.

Seasoning 

For the seasoning, I recommend using mixed herbs, garlic powder, turmeric, all-purpose seasoning, ginger powder, and curry powder. Trust me; you can never go wrong with these herbs and spices.

Vegetable oil 

Use vegetable oil or other oils with high smoke points to cook the plantains, gizzards, and sauce. This can also help preserve the nutrients and flavors of the dish.

Once you have your ingredients, you can start making the best gizzard on a stick. It is fun to make with your family and friends on a relaxing weekend together!

Directions

Cook the gizzards

1. Use a blender to puree the sweet pepper, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, tomato, and onion.
2. Place the rinsed chicken gizzards in a pot.
3. Add onion and garlic.
4. Then, season it with mixed herbs, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, turmeric, stock cubes, and all-purpose seasoning.
5. Let it cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. 
6. Set the stock aside and store the onions separately. 

Prepare the plantain. 

1. Using a knife, peel and slice the plantain to your preferred shape and size.
2. Fry the slices in a frying pan using the oil from the previously cooked gizzard.
3. Once golden brown, remove it from heat. 

Make the dodo gizzard

1. Heat the oil from the fried ingredients in a pot, and cook the sauce.
2. Add some stock and onion from the gizzard.
3. Then, season it with curry powder, mixed herbs, and all-purpose seasoning. 
4. You can toss some of the gizzards in the sauce.
5. Next, leave it to simmer for 2 minutes. 
6. Insert the chopped bell pepper, fried plantain, and chicken gizzard through the skewers.
7. Finally,  place them on a plate, and they’re ready to serve! 

Let me know how you enjoyed making this dish! It’ll certainly be one of the instant favorites when you have your loved ones over for meals. 

Tips

How to Select and Store the Ingredients

Chicken gizzards

Selection. You can readily buy chicken gizzards at your local butcher or supermarket. Also, remember to check the expiration date for freshness. 

Storage. Refrigerate the gizzard in an airtight container or resealable bag but use them within two days. You can also freeze them to last up to several weeks. 

Plantain

Selection. Choose fried plantains that are yellow and black. The darker the plantain is, then the sweeter it will be. 

Storage. Plantains can be stored at room temperature for several days. Once ripe, transfer them to the fridge or freeze them for extended shelf life. 

Bell peppers, sweet peppers, and scotch bonnet

Selection. Purchase bell peppers with shiny, smooth, and clear skin. The stem should still be attached, and peppers should feel heavy for their size. 

Storage. Store the bell peppers in the crisper drawer of your fridge and use them within a week.

Tomato

Selection. Choose plump tomatoes with glossy skin. The stem should still be attached, and there should be no soft spots. 

Storage. You can store these at room temperature. As they ripen, transfer them to the fridge to use within several days. 

How to Make the Sauce Without a Blender

Alternatives to a blender include a grater, food processor, mortar and pestle, and other similar kitchen tools. You can finely chop the ingredients until you’re contented with a sauce-like or chunky consistency. 

Dodo Gizzard Stick Meat Variations

For this recipe, you can use other meat substitutes for the gizzard. You may definitely opt for other parts of the chicken, beef, turkey, or even tofu for a healthier option. 

You can also omit the plantain or use other fruits or vegetables like cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumber, apples, onions, pineapples, lettuce, and more. 

In fact, you can be as creative as you want with the seasoning to make it spicy or sweeter, depending on your taste. 

Recommended Tools

• Pot: Fry the plantains and gizzard in a pot. 
• Blender: Use a blender to make the sauce.
• Wooden spatula: Stir the ingredients with a spatula.
• Knife: Peel and slice the plantain using a knife.
• Frying pan: Cook the chicken gizzards in a pan.
• Toothpick or skewers: Insert the ingredients on a toothpick or skewer.

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How to Serve Dodo Gizzard Stick Meat

Serve the sauteed dodo gizzard sticks as appetizers or main meals. You can also coat chicken gizzards in sauce or as it is. You can serve these in a bowl if you don’t have toothpaste or skewers. 

Make it a more delectable meal by pairing it with the following dishes:

• Jollof Rice
• Fried Yam

Here are some of the best drinks you can enjoy with these delicious dodo gizzards:

• Zobo Drink
• Pineapple Ginger Juice
• Orange Juice
• Pomegranate Juice
• Clementine Juice

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: These are best consumed within 2 to 4 hours of serving. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of plantains should you use? 

Ripe plantains are best for this recipe because the sweetness can balance the flavor of the gizzard and the seasoning. Unripe plantains may taste bitter or earthy, and they will also have a tough texture. 

Can you directly fry or grill the gizzard? 

Yes, you can. However, I recommend boiling the gizzards to infuse the seasoning to extract the water from the flesh and boiling them in the chicken stock for the sauce. 

Why are the plantains falling off of the sticks? 

This may be due to the size of the plantain slices, or they may have been over-fried. You can also slice them into moon-shaped pieces to prevent them from falling off.