PORTUGUESE CHICKEN LIVERS & RICE

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Remembered I had this recipe in a 1983 cookbook.This is really good--not the strong taste you might think. If you like chicken livers, you'll like this. Not as complicated as it sounds!!

Provided by Pat McCardle

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb chicken liver
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups chicken broth (canned okay)
3/4 cup tomato sauce (canned okay)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a skillet and saute livers over medium heat about 3 minutes until brown, but still pink inside.
  • Remove and season with salt& pepper, chop coarsely and put aside.
  • Heat the oil on medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until soft.
  • Add rice, saute until rice just starts to take on a clear color.
  • Don't scorch the rice.
  • Add broth and tomato sauce.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Add all other ingredients, except livers.
  • Cover& cook over med.
  • heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir lightly with a fork, reduce heat, cover and cook for about 10 minutes more until liquid is almost absorbed.
  • Mix in the livers, stir,cover.
  • Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  • Add more liqid if needed (a little water is okay).

Paolo Villalobos
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This dish is a hit with my friends and family. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jacqueline Kaluwe
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Maryland Acquah
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken livers are incredibly tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


McNumo
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken livers, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken livers were cooked perfectly and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ali Sad
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken livers. It's also very affordable and easy to make.


fr ovi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken livers are always cooked perfectly and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful.


Rames Stha
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This dish is a must-try! The chicken livers are tender and juicy, and the rice is cooked perfectly. The flavors are incredible.


AM LEKEBRAVO
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken livers were cooked to perfection and the rice was fluffy and flavorful.


MR. BIG
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken livers are so succulent and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I can't wait to make this again.


Eugene Pemberton
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of chicken livers, but they were so tender and flavorful in this recipe. The rice was also cooked perfectly.


Lilly Waguespack
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken livers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.