Best 11 Chicken Liver With Onions Recipes

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Chicken liver with onions is a classic dish that combines the rich flavor of chicken livers with the sweetness of caramelized onions. It is a quick and easy meal that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The key to making the perfect chicken liver with onions is to cook the livers until they are just cooked through, so that they remain tender and juicy. The onions should be cooked slowly and patiently, until they are soft and golden brown. Serve the dish immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

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CHICKEN LIVERS WITH ONION



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Chicken liver and onions sautéed in butter. A simple dish from my Polish grandma's recipe book.

Provided by Eva

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

450 g fresh chicken liver
5 tbsp flour
1 yellow onion
60 g butter
20 ml water
salt flakes

Steps:

  • Melt one third of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Chop the onion and add it to the pan. Sautée the onion until soft, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the water and cover the pan. Let the onion swell.
  • In the meantime, prepare the chicken livers. Trim off any spleens if present. Cut the larger chunks to make all the pieces about the same size. Coat in flour all the livers.
  • Add the remaining butter to the pan, return the heat to medium-high and add the floured liver. Turn the livers often to ensure they get cooked through. Liver will release a reddish liquid while cooking, make sure to cook it all off. When it has stopped "bleeding" it should have cooked through - check one of the thickest pieces by cutting it in half.
  • When completely cooked through, remove from the heat and serve with a sprinkle of salt flakes on top.

ITALIAN INN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS



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This is a very simple recipe with a "secret" ingredient, but one of the all-time favorite appetizers at the Inn. From the Italian Inn Cookbook

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken liver
1 cup flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Take the chicken livers you are preparing and dredge them in sifted salt, pepper, and flour. Shake off excess. Slice yellow onion in rings and add livers and onion slices to cast iron skillet. Fry until nicely browned and crisp. Then add Worcestershire sauce.
  • This was the "secret" ingredient that set them apart from ordinary fried chicken livers. Fry them in olive oil, and be sure the oil and skillet are VERY hot before adding the livers and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 391.2, Sodium 166.2, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 22.8

CHICKEN LIVER AND ONIONS



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Make and share this Chicken Liver and Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David Achterberg

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb chicken liver
1 large onion
2 bouillon cubes
pepper
garlic

Steps:

  • Clean liver.
  • Sauté onions in 2 tablespoons oil.
  • Add bullion cubes and pepper, garlic and liver.
  • Cook low covered for 20 minutes.
  • For gravy, use starch and water with pan drippings.
  • Add angora bitters to gravy.

CHICKEN LIVER PâTé WITH RED ONION JAM



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 stick (8 tablespoons) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Kosher salt
8 ounces chicken livers, trimmed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon brandy
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
Toasted baguette slices, for serving

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 WITH ONIONS



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Simple, fast, must try! Everyone likes this delicious taste!

Provided by hunyi81

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

500g chicken liver
4 tbsp sunflower oil
100g butter
2 medium onions
3 tbsp majoram
2 tsp crushed black pepper
1 tomato
1/3 glass of white wine
2 pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken livers, get rid of the fat if it has and cut them to half. Pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut half the onions and slice them. Slice finely the bacons.
  • Take a big frying pan, heat the oil and butter put the sliced bacons and fry until it is golden. Then you can add the sliced onions and stir fry for another few mins until gets tender.
  • You can turn down the heat now and add the chopped tomato (for the juice), and the livers. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 mins. Careful the livers can splash if they are wet!
  • Check and stir the livers. You can add the crushed black pepper, the wine and the majorams. Cook for another 4-5 minutes. Wait with the salt! It goes only at the end!
  • (You can strenght the flavour of the majorams if you crumble them)
  • You will see a kind of stew in you pan. Now you can turn up the heat again and stir the stuff and let it thicken a bit. Now it is time to check the livers. Stab them with a knife. If there's no blood coming out from the liver, it means they are ready. Do not overcook the livers, they become hard.
  • If the liver is soft and ready, you can turn off the heat and add the rest of the majorams and season with the salt. Salt must be the last one for the liver!
  • To serve, you can make boiled rice or serve with fresh white bread. If you have fresh parsley at home, you can chop a littre for dressing. I can assure your family will like it! You can try it with a little pickles too.
  • Good apetite!

ABSOLUTE BEST LIVER AND ONIONS



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This recipe will turn liver haters into converts. Very simple! The three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2)turn liver as little as possible and 3) don't overcook!

Provided by JSHULER43

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds sliced beef liver
1 ½ cups milk, or as needed
¼ cup butter, divided
2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Gently rinse liver slices under cold water, and place in a medium bowl. Pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions. (I like to soak up to an hour or two - whatever you have time for.) This step is SO important in taking the bitter taste of the liver out.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion rings, and saute them in butter until soft. Remove onions, and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and put it in a shallow dish or on a plate. Drain milk from liver, and coat slices in the flour mixture.
  • When the butter has melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, and place the coated liver slices in the pan. Cook until nice and brown on the bottom. Turn, and cook on the other side until browned. Add onions, and reduce heat to medium. Cook a bit longer to taste. Our family prefers the liver to just barely retain a pinkness on the inside when you cut to check. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 577.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 308.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SAUTéED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS



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Most of the time when you buy a whole chicken, the packet of neck, gizzards, and chicken liver tucked in the cavity will leave you wondering what to do with them. Well, these are some of the best-tasting parts. So, packet by packet, collect and freeze the necks and gizzards for a good chicken soup, and the livers for this quick and delicious dish. Quickly sautéed chicken livers and slowly caramelized onions are such natural complements in taste and texture that they're always a welcome supper dish in our house. The kids are a bit finicky about this dish, but I prepare it when Grandma, Giovanni, and I are at home. There's nothing fancy about my version-though I do embellish the onions with a sweet-and-sour finish of vinegar and golden raisins. Chicken livers need a bit of attention-thorough trimming and rinsing, and fast cooking in a small amount of oil-and they'll be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoon golden raisins
1 pound onions, peeled
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon or more salt
2 or 3 fresh bay leaves
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pound chicken livers
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 large skillets, preferably 12 inches in diameter

Steps:

  • Put the raisins in a bowl with warm water to cover, so they plump up for a few minutes.
  • Slice the onions in half and then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick half moons (see photo, page 28). Put 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 of butter in one of the skillets and set it over medium heat. As the butter melts, stir in the onions, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and drop in the bay leaves. Shake the pan and turn the onions as they heat and start to sizzle, then lower the heat slightly and cook the onions slowly as they gradually wilt and start to color, stirring and tossing them occasionally.
  • After 15 minutes or so, when the onions are deep gold all over, raise the heat a bit, pour in the vinegar, and cook for a minute, stirring the onions in the vinegar as it steams and evaporates. Drain the raisins, and gently squeeze out the excess liquid; scatter them in the skillet and toss together with the onions. Now lower the heat, and continue cooking the onions until they're as dark and caramelized as you want them be. Turn off the heat, and let the onions rest in the hot pan.
  • While the onions are cooking, clean the livers (I do this on paper towels): with a paring knife remove all the fat, veins, and membranes, and slice the livers into separate lobes. Rinse them well, then pat dry with fresh paper towels. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and grind pepper on all surfaces of the livers.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 of butter in the second skillet, over medium-high heat, until the butter is melted and foaming. Before the butter begins to color, lay the livers in the pan, without crowding them. With the heat high, cook the livers for 2 minutes or a bit more, until they're browned and crisped on the underside, then turn them over (in the order in which you put them in the pan). Cook about 2 minutes on the second side, until they are nicely crisped all over, and lift them-a couple at a time-with a spider or slotted spoon; let the oil drain off, and place them in the first, warm skillet, next to the onions. Don't overcook the livers: they should still be slightly pink inside when you move them. Taste a piece and season with more salt and pepper if you want.
  • If you will be serving right away, heap the onions on top of the livers, then spoon onions and liver together onto warm serving plates. If serving is delayed, leave the onions and livers in separate parts of the pan so the livers don't get soggy. Smother the livers with onions when you serve.
  • Some piping-hot Basic Polenta (page 215), or grilled polenta (page 216).
  • Poached Whole Zucchini with Lemon and Olive Oil (page 237).
  • Skillet-Cooked Broccoli (page 277) or Skillet Cauliflower (page 268).

CHICKEN LIVERS WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND MUSHROOMS



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium onions, cut in two and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter, more as needed
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 cup button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
4 uncooked chicken livers (see note)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or other, or more to taste
Crusty bread or toast for serving

Steps:

  • Put onions in a large skillet over medium heat. Cover and cook, stirring infrequently, until onions are dry and almost sticking to pan, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in a tablespoon of oil or butter and a large pinch of salt and a few grindings of black pepper, add rosemary and turn heat down to medium-low. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their liquid and it evaporates, about 15 minutes more. Remove vegetables from pan; set aside.
  • Wipe pan with a paper towel, put it over medium-high heat and add remaining oil or butter. When oil is hot or foam from butter has subsided, add chicken livers. Keep heat high and cook livers quickly, turning them until brown and crisp on both sides but still pink on inside, about 3 or 4 minutes total. Remove from pan.
  • Return vegetables to pan along with vinegar and 2 or 3 tablespoons water, just enough to deglaze; stir well to combine and serve with livers and crusty bread, or on toast.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 308 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN LIVERS WITH GRAPES AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Chicken     Fruit     Onion     Appetizer     Fall     Grape     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (first course) or 2 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions (1 1/2 lb total), halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 lb chicken livers, separated into lobes, trimmed, and rinsed
1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes (9 oz)
1/3 cup Sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter with 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer onions to a plate and loosely cover with foil.
  • Pat livers dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat remaining tablespoon oil in same skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook livers, turning over once, until browned and just pink inside, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to plate with onions.
  • Add grapes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon rosemary and sauté over moderately high heat, shaking skillet, 1 minute. Add vinegar and deglaze skillet, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Swirl in remaining tablespoon butter, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over liver and onions and serve immediately.

LIVER WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS



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I found the secret to getting my children to eat liver was to start early, before other kids let them know that liver is supposed to be "yucky". This tasty stir-fry has good flavor.-Naomi Giddis, Two Buttes, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound liver, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced into rings
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add liver; toss to coat. In a large skillet, cook onion and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Remove from pan; set aside. , In same skillet, cook and stir liver in remaining oil for 5-7 minutes or until no pink remains. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; stir into liver. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Return vegetables to the skillet; heat through. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 332mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CHICKEN LIVERS WITH ONIONS AND SAGE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely sliced onions
2 whole cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound chicken livers
3/4 cup flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons ground sage or, if possible, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a nonstick skillet, and add the onions, cloves, salt and pepper. Toss and stir over medium heat for about 10 minutes. The onions should be browned and soft. Discard the cloves; keep the onions warm.
  • Pick over the chicken livers and remove any tough veins. Quarter the livers.
  • Put the livers in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the flour and stir to coat well.
  • Remove the livers to a baking sheet, separating them.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add half of the livers one at a time. Cook, turning the livers as they brown. One batch of livers takes about 4 to 5 minutes to cook. Drain the livers. Wipe out the skillet, and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cook the remaining livers the same way, then drain.
  • Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over high heat. Add the livers, cooked onions, sage, salt and pepper. Cook, shaking the skillet and tossing the livers so they will heat throughout. Add the vinegar, stir and blend well for about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 440, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose fresh chicken livers: Look for livers that are plump and have a smooth, shiny surface. Avoid livers that are discolored or have a slimy texture.
  • Soak the livers in milk: Soaking the livers in milk helps to remove any impurities and makes them more tender. Soak the livers for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the livers over medium heat: Cooking the livers over medium heat helps to prevent them from becoming tough. Cook the livers for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through.
  • Don't overcook the livers: Overcooked livers are tough and rubbery. Cook the livers just until they are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Season the livers well: Season the livers with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the pan while the livers are cooking.
  • Serve the livers immediately: Chicken livers are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken livers are a delicious and nutritious organ meat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When cooked properly, chicken livers are tender, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. By following these tips, you can make sure that your chicken liver dishes are delicious and safe to eat.

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