Sauteed Chicken Livers with Onions
Quickly cooked in olive oil and topped with sauteed onions, sauteed chicken livers are a surprising delicacy for those willing to venture into eating offal.
Prep: 15min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 0.25 recipe
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 0.25 recipe, calories 194 kcal, Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 29 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 384 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (divided)
- 1 lb. fresh chicken livers
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instruction:
- Peel and slice the onion. Separate the slices into rings.
- Pat the livers dry with paper towels, cut them in half, then trim and discard any visible fat or green parts. Wash your hands well after handling the raw livers.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, then fry them, stirring often, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the onions to a plate and cover to keep warm, or place them in the oven on the “keep warm” setting.
- In the same skillet, add the cleaned chicken livers. Sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook the livers over medium heat until browned but still pink in the middle, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Divide the cooked livers between plates, top with the fried onions, and serve.
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This collection of easy Chicken Liver Recipes will help you make the most of this budget friendly and nutrient packed food!
Ingredients:
- chicken livers
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Instruction:
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How To Cook Chicken Livers PERFECTLY Every Single Time
If you’ve ever wondered how to cook chicken livers perfectly every single time this recipe is it. These chicken livers turn out so, so tender – and so delicious – and they pair perfectly with some crispy caramelized onions. Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make. Just 3 simple steps are all you need to follow, and the whole process will take you under 20 minutes.
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Saturated Fat 0 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1 serving, Sodium 0 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 0 grams unsaturated fat
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. fresh chicken livers
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper, ground
- Fresh parsley
Instruction:
- Pat the livers dry with paper towels, cut them in half, then trim and discard any visible fat or green parts.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and fry them, stirring often, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the onions, put them on a plate, and cover to keep warm, reserve.
- In the same skillet, add the chicken livers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the desired doneness and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Top the chicken livers with the fried onions, and serve with fresh parsley.
Chicken Liver Recipe with Bacon Onions & Mushroom Sauce
Super Delicious Chicken Liver Recipe with Bacon Onions & Mushroom sauce. I love cooking with chicken liver for its taste and its nutrients, check out this deliciousness using chicken liver – The Best Sauteed Chicken Livers Recipe in White Wine Sauce.
Prep: 5min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 436 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 32 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 428 mg, Sodium 766 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6-8 strips bacon (chopped into bite pieces)
- 2 medium onions (cut in half and sliced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 lb chicken liver (soaked in milk for 1 hour, rinsed & trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth (homemade )
- salt & pepper (to taste)
Instruction:
- Using a skillet, over medium heat – heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and add bacon, cook for 5 minutes stirring few times. Add onions and cook for 10 minutes or until softened.
- Next, add mushrooms and cook stirring few times for 3-5 minutes. After using a slotted spoon, remove bacon with onions onto a plate. Leave 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
- Heat over medium/high heat and add chicken liver, cook for 5 minutes, or until chicken liver is cooked thru, flipping on the other side once. Remove chicken liver onto a plate.
- Now, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, over medium heat. Stir until everything is combined about 1 minute. Pour in 3/4 cup of chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until gentle boil and the sauce is thickened.
- Return chicken liver and bacon with onions back into the pan, stir with the sauce and let everything heat thru, about 1 minute. Garnish with greens and serve with mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
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FAQ
Why do you soak chicken livers in milk?
Are chicken livers good for you?
Do you rinse chicken livers before cooking?
How is chicken liver supposed to be cooked?
Use a food thermometer (you can’t tell by looking). Cook the inside of the liver to 165°F, just like you would for other chicken parts.