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Spicy Cumin Chicken Heart Skewers

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Photo of spiced and grilled chicken hearts on skewers.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Pearl Jones

Some people might be afraid of cooking chicken hearts, but they’re not that much different from any cut of dark chicken meat. These morsels of muscle are perfect for grilling: lean, flavorful, with a perfect bouncy bite.

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