Best 6 Chicken Livers On Toast Recipes

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Chicken livers on toast is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a simple yet delicious meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken livers are typically cooked in a rich, creamy sauce, and then served on top of toasted bread. The dish can be garnished with a variety of ingredients, such as bacon, cheese, or parsley. Chicken livers on toast is a great way to use up leftover chicken livers, and it is also a relatively inexpensive meal to make.

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CHICKEN LIVER ON TOAST



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Back in 2012, Sam Sifton and Mark Bittman put together a feast for 15. The trick? Get it done in eight hours. Lobster and chopped salad, soubise and root vegetables, and a roasted chicken were all on the menu. And so was this recipe for chicken liver on toast. It may not have been the star of the show that night, but it served a critical purpose: keeping appetites satisfied in the lead-up to the meal. It can be an appetizer, or, paired with a salad, an exemplary light lunch or dinner.

Provided by Mark Bittman And Sam Sifton

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium-size red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 pound chicken livers, cleaned and trimmed
1 dried chipotle, softened in hot water and finely chopped
1 cup dry red wine
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until it is soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken livers and chipotle and cook until the livers are lightly browned, an additional 10 minutes or so. Add the wine, and cook until there are only a few tablespoons of liquid remaining, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the liver to a food processor and pulse until the sauce is blended and a little lumpy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Put the mixture into small ramekins and place, covered, in the refrigerator to cool and set.
  • Spread on grilled or toasted peasant bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 276 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN LIVERS ON TOAST



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Not just for stuffings and pâtés, pan-fried chicken livers make a good-value starter or light lunch

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Starter

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g chicken livers
2 shallots , finely chopped
large handful flatleaf parsley , leaves very roughly chopped
1 tbsp capers , rinsed and drained, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
4 slices nice bread , such as sourdough
1 tbsp plain flour
large pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Pick over the livers, cutting away any fatty bits and sinew, then pat the livers dry. Place the shallot, parsley and capers into a bowl and drizzle with half the olive oil and 1 tbsp of the Sherry vinegar.
  • Toast the bread (preferably on a griddle but a toaster is fine). Toss the livers in the flour and cayenne pepper, and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan and fry the livers over a really high heat for 4-5 mins until brown and crisp on the outside and cooked, but still a little pink in the middle. Splash remaining vinegar into the pan and bubble down for 1 min.
  • Tip the contents of the pan in with the shallot and parsley, toss everything together, season to taste, then pile onto the toasted bread. Season with a little crunchy sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.83 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN LIVERS ON TOAST



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, sliced
Sea salt
1/4 cup bacon, cut into slivers
1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, dried and trimmed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 slices country bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium sautépan. Add onions and cook over medium-low heat until soft and caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and season with salt.
  • Place another sauté pan over medium heat. Add bacon and sauté until browned on edges. Using a slotted spoon, remove to a plate. Pour off fat and place pan back on stove. Season chicken livers with salt and a generous amount of pepper. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan and increase heat to medium high. Place chicken livers in pan and sauté on all sides, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove livers.
  • Add thyme, nutmeg, vinegar, mustard and broth to pan and cook on high for 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Return bacon and chicken livers to pan and roll in juices to warm through. Lay toasts on four plates. Spread each with a little onion, then spoon livers and juices over top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 369, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 586 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound chicken livers, (preferably fresh)
6 tablespoon rendered chicken fat (schmaltz), recipe follows
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
Freshly ground pepper
2 hard-cooked large eggs, finely chopped
8 ounces chicken fat and/or skin, cut into small pieces
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Rinse the livers and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Clean the livers, by trimming and discarding any visible fat, green parts, or membrane. Set the livers aside.
  • In a large saute pan, over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the onions to a plate with a slotted spoon. Wipe out the pan.
  • Spread the livers out in a single layer on a sheet pan and season with the salt and pepper. Raise the heat to high, add 2 tablespoons of the fat to the pan and when the fat begins to shimmer, lay the livers in the pan in a single layer. Working in batches, cook the livers turning each over once, until browned, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the livers to the plate with the onions. Repeat with 2 tablespoons fat and remaining livers. Cool.
  • Coarsely chop the livers with a knife (don't be tempted to use a food processor). In a medium bowl, gently combine the livers with the eggs, onions, and remaining 2 tablespoons fat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve with toast and cornichons if desired.
  • Serving suggestion: Toasted rye or pumpernickel bread and cornichons .
  • In a small saucepan combine the chicken fat or skin, thyme, garlic, and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low to medium heat. Cook until the fat has rendered (liquefied) and the skin becomes crispy, about 35 to 45 minutes. (Adjust the heat, as needed, to keep the skin from browning too quickly.) Set the chicken fat aside to cool slightly. Strain into a small bowl. If desired reserve the crispy skin. Refrigerate, covered, for up to one week.
  • Yields: about 1/2 cup

AMAZING GARLIC CHICKEN LIVERS



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This is the ultimate garlic chicken liver recipe. Simple, quick, minimal ingredients, and low in carbs! The lemon, garlic, and liver flavors blend together to to make a surprisingly mild gourmet dish.

Provided by jchasko

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound chicken livers - rinsed, trimmed, and patted dry
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir livers in the hot skillet until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to livers; gently stir until mixed. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle garlic over livers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 409.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH GOLDEN TOAST POINTS



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Chicken livers are a staple of New Orleans markets; this chicken liver pate is served with toast points, olives, and cornichons.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 ounce mixed dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, or wood ear
2/3 cup boiling water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh chicken livers, tough membranes removed, rinsed, and patted dry
4 sprigs thyme, leaves roughly chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brandy
1 slice white bread, crusts removed, diced
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Golden Toast Points

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a small bowl; pour the boiling water over. Cover, and let steep until mushrooms are soft, about 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve, reserving liquid. Finely chop mushrooms.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken livers and half the thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until livers are lightly browned on the outside and light pink on the inside, 6 to 7 minutes, adding half the garlic after 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 tablespoon brandy. Transfer mixture and all juices to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining livers.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same pan; add bread cubes and the reserved mushroom liquid, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Combine with liver mixture.
  • Working in batches if necessary, transfer to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a 2-cup serving dish.
  • Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Skim off white foam from surface, and discard. Drizzle melted butter over top of pate, and place in refrigerator, covered, until butter is set, at least 1 hour. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving; scrape off butter, if desired, and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, choose fresh chicken livers. Avoid frozen or pre-packaged livers, as they may have a bitter or stale taste.
  • Soak the chicken livers in milk for 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and make the livers more tender.
  • When cooking the chicken livers, be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked livers will be tough and dry. Cook them over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until they are just cooked through.
  • Season the chicken livers generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • For a richer flavor, cook the chicken livers in butter or olive oil. You can also add bacon or pancetta to the pan for extra flavor.
  • Serve the chicken livers on toast with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, or a simple gravy.

Conclusion:

Chicken livers are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. When cooked properly, chicken livers are tender and flavorful. With a few simple tips, you can easily prepare this delicious and nutritious dish at home.

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