Best 9 New Orleans Chicken Liver Pate Recipes

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New Orleans chicken liver pate is a culinary tour de force that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This dish combines the creamy richness of chicken livers with a symphony of aromatic spices and herbs, resulting in a luxurious and satisfying spread that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special treat, this New Orleans classic is sure to impress.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-LIVER PâTé



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You could serve this chicken pâté as an appetizer at a dinner party, or simply as a light (really!) supper or a sandwich spread. It takes less than a half-hour to prepare, and it will firm up in the refrigerator in a few hours. Simply pack the mixture into a bowl or glass jar, cover and refrigerate.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, dips and spreads, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 medium shallots, peeled and finely chopped
1 pint fresh chicken livers, approximately 1 pound, trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/3 cup Madeira or port
3 tablespoons heavy cream, plus more as needed
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put a large, heavy sauté pan over medium heat, and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter until it begins to foam. Add the shallots, and sauté them until translucent, being careful not to allow them to brown. Add the livers, thyme and Madeira or port, and bring the heat to high. Cook, occasionally stirring the livers around in the pan with a spoon, until the wine has reduced and the livers are lightly browned but still very soft and pink on the inside, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the stove, and put its contents into a blender or food processor, along with the cream and the remaining butter. Purée until smooth, adding a little more cream if necessary. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
  • Pack the pâté into a glass jar or bowl, then smooth the top with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about two hours or up to five days. Serve with bacon-onion jam and copious amounts of toast.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 225 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

NEW ORLEANS CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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Smooth cool elegant rich chicken liver pate....A lovely recipe resurrected by The Times-Picayune from 1997 in response to a request - it is a Marcelle Bienvenu recipe (that ensures it is outstanding).

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 lbs chicken livers
2 egg yolks, hard-boiled
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup cognac
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, grated
salt, to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped (fresh chives OK)

Steps:

  • Saute the onions in 4 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken livers and cook just until the pink disappears. Remove from heat.
  • Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. Put the egg yolks through a sieve and add to the liver mixture together with the 4 tablespoons softened butter, cream, Cognac, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process to mix well.
  • Spoon the pate into a decorative bowl, cover and chill for several hours. Sprinkle the top of the pate with the green onions and chives before serving with toast points or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 130.8, Sodium 50, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.2

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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I got this recipe from a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, and modified it for my families tastes. I have been making it for social gatherings for about 15 years.

Provided by kaytwells

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 45m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 lb chicken liver
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/3 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 10 minutes or until golden. Add liver and garlic, cook until livers are browned but still pink inside. Stir in brandy or cognac and cook 5 additional minutes. Place all ingredients into food processor and process until smooth.
  • Spoon mixture into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to serving.
  • I serve this with assorted crackers, Triskets and Club crackers are great.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 847.6, Fat 59.4, SaturatedFat 32.8, Cholesterol 1192.7, Sodium 1157.7, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 53.7

COLLEEN'S CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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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

1 pound chicken livers, trimmed
1 cup milk
8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, divided
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, divided
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Scotch whiskey

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

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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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

1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped onion
¼ pound chicken livers, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons dry sherry
⅓ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
hot sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste

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

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.

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound unsalted butter
1 cup finely minced onion
1/2 clove garlic, peeled and flattened with knife blade
1 pound chicken livers
1/4 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
1/4 cup medium-dry sherry
2 tablespoons brandy, Cognac or Armagnac, approximately
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large bay leaves (more if necessary)
2 to 3 tablespoons clarified butter

Steps:

  • Over gentle heat, melt approximately three-fourths of the butter in a saute pan. Add minced onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until onions are soft and melting. Do not let onions brown. Remove onions and garlic from pan and set aside in a bowl.
  • Add chicken livers to pan with remaining butter and thyme. Raise heat and saute quickly, stirring, until livers are brown. Add sherry and continue cooking and stirring 2 to 3 minutes, until alcohol has burned off.
  • Add brandy and reserved onions and garlic. Lower heat, cover pan and cook, gently, 15 minutes. If liquid starts to boil away, add a little more sherry or brandy.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer liver mixture to bowl of a food processor or electric blender. Add cream, salt and pepper to taste and process briefly until desired texture is reached. For a very smooth texture, rub the puree through a fine-mesh sieve.
  • Transfer puree to small earthenware terrines or a large serving dish. Place bay leaves on top and ladle melted clarified butter over surface to seal. Refrigerate to firm before serving. May be stored, covered with plastic wrap or foil, for a week in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 279 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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My family loves this spread with cracker. But I've also put it to use as a sandwich filling with lettuce and tomato. -Roberta Wolff, Waltham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chicken livers
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup rendered chicken fat or canola oil
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
1 to 2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Melba rounds or assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute chicken livers and onion in chicken fat for 10 minutes or until livers are no longer pink. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until chicken livers are coarsely chopped. , Add the mushrooms, eggs, 1 tablespoon sherry, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth, adding more sherry or broth if needed for pate to reach desired consistency. , Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve with melba rounds or assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



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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

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
1 large carrot, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
Toasts or crackers, for serving

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

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 avoid any mishaps.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pâté will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Season your pâté well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of salt and pepper to your pâté. This will help to bring out the flavor of the liver and other ingredients.
  • Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender will help you to achieve a smooth and creamy pâté. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can also use a mortar and pestle, but this will take more time and effort.
  • Chill your pâté before serving: Chilling your pâté before serving will help it to set and firm up. This will make it easier to slice and spread.
  • Serve your pâté with your favorite accompaniments: Some popular accompaniments for pâté include crackers, bread, fruit, and wine.

Conclusion:

New Orleans chicken liver pâté is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little practice, you can make a perfect pâté that will impress your friends and family.

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