Pap Served With Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Neck and Spinach
A comforting South African dish that pairs smoky, tender chicken gizzards and necks with fresh spinach, all served over creamy pap. The blend of spices and slow‑cooked meat creates a savory, satisfying meal perfect for a family dinner.
Recipe by Njabulo Mahlangu· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup pap
- 11 oz chicken gizzard
- 11 oz chicken neck
- 7 1/10 oz spinach
- 1 onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (about 350°F/347°F).
- 2Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- 3Add the cleaned and trimmed chicken gizzards and the cleaned chicken necks, browning them on all sides, roughly 5 minutes.
- 4Stir in the paprika, salt, and black pepper, coating the meat evenly.
- 5Pour in enough water to fully cover the meat (approximately 4 cups), increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- 6Cover the pot and simmer for 40–45 minutes, or until the gizzards and necks are tender.
- 7During the last 5 minutes of simmering, add the washed spinach and stir gently until wilted.
- 8While the meat is simmering, prepare the pap: bring 2 cups of water to a boil, whisk in 2 cups of pap, reduce heat to low, and stir continuously for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
- 9Taste the pap and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 10To serve, spoon a generous portion of warm pap onto each plate and ladle the chicken, neck, and spinach mixture over the top.
- 11Enjoy the hearty, flavorful dish while hot.
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- How long does it take to make Pap Served With Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Neck and Spinach?
- About 1 hour in total: 15 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Pap Served With Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Neck and Spinach recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Pap Served With Chicken Gizzard, Chicken Neck and Spinach recipe come from?
- It was shared by Njabulo Mahlangu on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.