Chicken livers are a delicious, affordable, and versatile ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways. They're also a good source of iron, copper, vitamin B12, and folate. One popular way to cook chicken livers is with onions and sage. This classic combination creates a flavorful and savory dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK PAN-FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH APPLE, ONION AND SAGE
A quick and delicious one-pan comfort meal, resplendent with savory autumnal flavors of apples and sage. A family favorite! Start to finish is less than 30 minutes--perfect for a busy weeknight! I like to serve with mashed potatoes or clapshot (shown with carrot clapshot) and green beans. Enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Chicken Livers
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet or wok, saute chicken livers and onions on medium-high heat for 10 minutes (NO oil or butter needed).
- Add chopped apples and seasonings. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 10-15 minutes more or until done, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately. Goes great with sides of real home-made mashed potatoes and green beans!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 782.5, Sodium 162.1, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 38.7
CHICKEN LIVERS WITH ONIONS AND SAGE
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
CHICKEN LIVER AND ONIONS
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
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.
SAUTéED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS
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
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 AND ONIONS, VENETIAN STYLE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the raisins and vinegar together and set aside.
- Trim the livers of any membranes or connective tissue. Cut the pairs in half, making all the pieces as uniform as possible. Pat the livers dry on paper towels.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add onions and saute slowly, over low heat, until golden and tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl, draining as much of the oil as possible into skillet.
- Increase the heat to high, add the livers and cook them very quickly, moving them around in the oil, for three to five minutes until they begin to brown but are still pink inside. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with sage and wine and the raisins and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, return onions to pan, mix them in to reheat. Serve liver and onions moistened with the pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose fresh chicken livers: Fresh chicken livers are essential for this dish. Look for livers that are plump and have a smooth, even color. Avoid any livers that are bruised or discolored.
- Clean the chicken livers properly: It is important to clean the chicken livers thoroughly before cooking them. Rinse them under cold water and then remove any visible fat or connective tissue.
- Soak the chicken livers in milk: Soaking the chicken livers in milk for 30 minutes before cooking will help to remove any bitterness and make them more tender.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken livers from burning.
- Cook the chicken livers over medium heat: Cooking the chicken livers over medium heat will help to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Do not overcook the chicken livers: Chicken livers are best when they are cooked just until they are pink in the center. Overcooking will make them tough and dry.
- Season the chicken livers to taste: Season the chicken livers with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add herbs, such as sage or thyme, for extra flavor.
- Serve the chicken livers immediately: Chicken livers are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them on their own or with sides such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Chicken livers with onions and sage is a quick and easy dish that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken livers, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that your whole family will enjoy.
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