Fried Chicken Hearts – A Quick and Flavor-Packed Keto Meal
A simple, flavorful, and keto-friendly fried chicken hearts recipe with garlic, ginger, and spices. Nutritious, quick, and delicious for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried, Sautéed
- Cuisine: African, American
Ingredients
300g chicken hearts (about 0.6 lb)
2 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred cooking oil)
1 tablespoon crushed garlic and ginger
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
½ teaspoon ground paprika (sweet or smoky)
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 stems spring onion, sliced (plus more for garnish)
1 tomato, roughly chopped (optional – for garnish)
Instructions
Prep Veggies:
Slice spring onions and cut tomato into chunks. Set aside.
Clean and Boil Chicken Hearts:
Trim excess fat from chicken hearts.
Boil in a pot of water for 10 minutes. Discard water, strain, and set hearts aside.
Fry Chicken Hearts:
Heat oil in a skillet or cast iron pan.
Add boiled chicken hearts, spring onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté briefly.
Add turmeric, cumin, curry powder, paprika, and salt. Stir and fry for 5 minutes.
Add tomato chunks, cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with more scallions.
Serve:
Serve hot with pap, rice, polenta, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly option.
Notes
Cleaning: Be sure to clean and trim the chicken hearts properly.
Cooking Time: Do not overcook; overcooked chicken hearts can become rubbery.
Diet Tip: Use store-bought garlic-ginger paste with no added sugars for strict keto.
Garnish Variations: Try fresh cilantro, parsley, or chives for added color and flavor.
