Chicken liver pate is a classic French dish that is both delicious and easy to make. It is smooth, creamy, and rich in flavor, making it perfect for a special occasion or an everyday meal. The addition of balsamic onions adds a sweet and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the chicken liver. This dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course, and it is sure to impress your guests.
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CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS RECIPE
Provided by daisy
Time 45m
Yield 8 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil, add the onions, and season with salt; bring the pan to medium-high heat. Cover and sweat the onions for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft and beginning to color.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and cook, uncovered, for another 20 minutes or until it becomes syrupy. Taste and reseason if needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and add the anchovies, capers, and garlic. Bring to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the anchovies dissolve, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken livers, turn the heat to high, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until the wine has reduced by half; the mix will still be pretty soupy.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and purée until smooth. Season with a little salt and loosen with a little olive oil if needed. Schmear each toast with the pâté and top with the balsamic onions to serve.
CHICKEN LIVER PATE: TERRINE DE FOIES DE VOLAILLE
Steps:
- In a bowl, soak the livers in the milk for 2 hours. Drain well.
- In a large saute pan or skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chicken livers, 1 tablespoon of the peppercorns, the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the livers are browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside, about 5 minutes. Add the Cognac and cook until most of the liquid is evaporated and the livers are cooked through but still tender.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Discard the bay leaves.
- In a food processor, puree the liver mixture. Add the remaining butter in pieces and pulse to blend. Fold in the remaining 1 tablespoon peppercorns and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Pack the pate into 6 individual ramekins or small molds, about 4 ounces each. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until firm, at least 6 hours.
- To serve, place the ramekins on individual plates. Garnish the tops with parsley and surround with croutons. Serve with cornichons on the side.
CROSTINI OF CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the onions: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the onions. Season the onions with salt and bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Cover and sweat the onions for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the balsamic and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the balsamic is syrupy. Use right away, or place in airtight jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the chicken liver pate: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the anchovies, capers and garlic. Bring to medium heat and saute until the anchovies have dissolved.
- Add the chicken livers, turn up the heat and saute for 3 to 5 minutes and cook until the livers are about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way done. Add the wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half, the mix should still be pretty soupy.
- Transfer everything to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with a little salt, if needed, and loosen with a little olive oil if needed.
- Schmear each toast with the pate and top with balsamic onions.
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onions in half of the olive oil until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Remove half of the onions from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining olive oil and continue cooking over high heat until the onions are crispy and golden brown; add more olive oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and pepper and set aside for garnish.
- In a small pot of salted simmering water, poach the chicken livers for 5 minutes on low heat. Drain on paper towels.
- In a food processor, puree the livers with the carrots, 2 hard-boiled eggs and the caramelized onions until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add nutmeg. Push through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
- Pack the mousse into a serving dish and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with the crispy onions and grate the remaining 2 hard-boiled eggs right before serving. Serve with bread, toasts or crackers.
CHICKEN LIVER PâTé WITH BALSAMIC ONIONS
Steps:
- FOR THE ONIONS
- Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil, add the onions, and season with salt; bring the pan to medium-high heat. Cover and sweat the onions for 15 to 20 minutes, or until soft and beginning to color.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and cook, uncovered, for another 20 minutes or until it becomes syrupy. Taste and reseason if needed. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- FOR THE PÂTÉ
- Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and add the anchovies, capers, and garlic. Bring to medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the anchovies dissolve, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken livers, turn the heat to high, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the wine and cook for 4 to 5 more minutes or until the wine has reduced by half; the mix will still be pretty soupy.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor and purée until smooth. Season with a little salt and loosen with a little olive oil if needed. Schmear each toast with the pâté and top with the balsamic onions to serve.
- note
- If you have leftover balsamic onions, these are yummy on sandwiches or on their own-they add a sweet-sour tang to lots of thangs!
CHICKEN LIVER PâTé WITH RED ONION JAM
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the chicken liver pâté: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the yellow onions and garlic and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in the coriander, pepper, allspice and some salt.
- Increase the heat to medium high and add the chicken livers. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on the outside but still pink inside, about 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.
- With the motor running, add the remaining 7 tablespoons butter in three batches and process until fully incorporated. Add the brandy and pulse to incorporate. Season with salt.
- Transfer the pâté to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- For the red onion jam: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the red onions, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes.
- Add the wine and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the wine has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and cook, stirring often, until the onions are very tender and the liquid is syrupy, 3 to 4 more minutes.
- Cool the jam to room temperature, and then refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve warm or room temperature
- To serve, spread baguette slices with pâté and top with red onion jam.
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Reader Maya Parada in Brooklyn, New York, shares her secret for adding sweetness to this pate: grated carrot. Serve as an appetizer, or spread on crackers or sandwiches for rich flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 10 minutes. Add carrot, thyme, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until carrot is tender, 5 minutes. (If mixture is dry or begins to overbrown, add up to 2 tablespoons water.) Transfer mixture to a food processor.
- Return skillet to medium-high and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Pat livers dry with paper towels. Season livers with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, 6 minutes. Transfer livers to processor and pulse, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is mostly smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool. Transfer pate to a small bowl and serve at room temperature with toasts or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 3 g
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
This pate makes a delicious spread!! Serve with assorted crackers or toasted, thinly sliced bread.
Provided by MISS AMY
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion and chicken livers. Reduce heat to low, and simmer approximately 10 minutes, until chicken livers are tender and no longer pink.
- Place chicken liver mixture in a blender with dry sherry, cream cheese, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 70.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BALSAMIC CHICKEN LIVERS
If you are reading this, then you probably like chicken livers! This recipe, however, may convert the "others", namely husbands, boyfriends, wives or girlfriends who don't. I must admit I would never have thought of this combination, but the balsamic vinegar tempers the earthy taste of the livers. These are equally good cold, served as appetizers.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Chicken Livers
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the flour with the chili flakes in a resealable plastic bag.
- A few at a time, put the livers in the bag and shake to completely coat, remove and set aside.
- Repeat with remaining livers.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Pan-fry livers for 2-5 minutes each side depending on whether you like them rare or well-done.
- Remove the livers from the frying pan.
- Remove the pan from the burner, and wait about 30 seconds for the pan to cool slightly.
- Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, return to the heat, and scrape the juices and cooked bits up.
- Add the butter, and continue to mix well.
- Return the livers to the pan, coating them with the sauce and warming them through.
- Serve, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 421.7, Sodium 195.1, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 21.1
COLLEEN'S CHICKEN LIVER PATE
If you love pate, you will love this creamy chicken liver recipe that has a bit of a kick! Serve on toasted baguettes or sturdy crackers.
Provided by Colleen Renzullo
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 8h41m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken livers and milk in a bowl. Let soak in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken livers from the milk with a slotted spoon; add to the saucepan with balsamic vinegar and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken livers are tender and no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken liver mixture to a food processor. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns and Scotch; blend until smooth. Add remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and pulse until fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Divide blended mixture evenly among 6 porcelain ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 317 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
EASY CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Yum! Keeps up to 2 months frozen.
Provided by Patricia Travisano
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set aside 1/2 cup butter to soften slightly.
- Place onion and apple in a food processor with the steel knife blade; process until coarsely chopped.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and apple; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Return onion and apple to food processor.
- Melt 5 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over high heat; cook chicken livers until browned and just done inside, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour in brandy; allow to warm up without stirring. Carefully light the liquid; let flames subside.
- Transfer chicken liver mixture to the food processor with onion and apple. Add cream and process until very smooth. Transfer mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until cool, at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the softened 1/2 cup butter into pieces and process in the food processor; add about 1/3 of the liver mixture and blend about 5 seconds. Repeat 2 more times with remaining liver mixture. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and blend well.
- Transfer pate to a serving dish or several small dishes; top with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled and set, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BEEF LIVER PâTé WITH BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED ONIONS RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by erinstargirl
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove liver from vinegar soak, rinse well, and pat dry. Set aside. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat with 1 tablespoon of fat. Add the onions and stir. Let the onions cook 5 to 10 minutes before stirring again. Stir the onions, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Continue cooking uncovered until the onions are tender, reduced, and caramelized; about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in the balsamic, continue cooking until reduced and the onions are coated well. Transfer the caramelized onion mixture to a plate, sprinkle with the fish sauce, let it sit while you cook the liver. In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of fat over medium-high heat. In batches, cook the liver slices 3 to 5 minutes per side. Continue until all the slices are cooked. Place cooked liver, balsamic caramelized onions, salt, and thyme in a food processor. Pulse, breaking everything up, until fine. Slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture begins to come together smoothly. Add more olive oil to thin the mixture out to your liking. Serve with vegetable sticks, apple slices, plantain crackers, or enjoy it as-is.
Tips:
- To ensure the smoothest pâté, use a food processor or blender to achieve a fine and creamy texture.
- Freshness is key: Use the freshest chicken livers possible for the best flavor and texture.
- Soaking the chicken livers in milk before cooking helps remove any bitterness and impurities.
- To prevent the pâté from becoming grainy, ensure the chicken livers are cooked thoroughly before blending.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of butter and olive oil when sautéing the onions.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your unique pâté variation.
- To achieve a perfectly smooth and spreadable consistency, pass the pâté through a fine-mesh sieve or chinois.
- For a more rustic texture, pulse the pâté in a food processor instead of blending it until smooth.
- Serve the pâté chilled or at room temperature, accompanied by crackers, crostini, or sliced bread.
- Garnish the pâté with fresh herbs, a drizzle of balsamic reduction, or crumbled bacon for an extra touch of flavor.
Conclusion:
With its rich, creamy texture, delicate liver flavor, and versatility as an appetizer or spread, chicken liver pâté is a culinary delight that showcases the culinary art of transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this pâté recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Your taste buds will thank you for it!
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