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Grilled Chicken Hearts

Tender and juicy chicken hearts marinated in garlic, herbs, and red wine vinegar, then grilled on skewers. A staple of Brazilian churrasco barbecue.

25 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken hearts, trimmed
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp coarse sea salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  2. 2

    Add 1 lb trimmed chicken hearts to the marinade, toss well to coat, and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

  3. 3

    Preheat grill to high heat and thread chicken hearts tightly onto metal skewers.

  4. 4

    Grill skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Grilled Chicken Hearts?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What internal temperature should Grilled Chicken Hearts reach?

For Grilled Chicken Hearts, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Grilled Chicken Hearts marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Add 1 lb trimmed chicken hearts to the marinade, toss well to coat, and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is Grilled Chicken Hearts keto-friendly?

A serving of Grilled Chicken Hearts carries 1 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 5 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 1 percent.

How much protein is in Grilled Chicken Hearts?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 220 calories, alongside 1 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 520 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein appetizer collection.

Can I start Grilled Chicken Hearts the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Add 1 lb trimmed chicken hearts to the marinade, toss well to coat, and let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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