Chicken Liver and Onions
This classic protein-rich dish is full of flavor and wholesome ingredients. My recipe will convince you that chicken liver and onions can taste delicious. Follow my simple step by step instructions and tips for the best flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers soaked in water
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced in slices
- 3 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper divided
Instructions
- Soak the livers in water or milk for a couple of hours to reduce the metallic taste of the liver.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat. Add the thinly sliced onions. Season them with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are well browned and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan and put on a serving platter or individual plates.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken livers with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Put the livers in the pan, in two batches if necessary, and cook for 2 minutes on one side. Turn and cook until browned, about 2 minutes longer. The livers should still be pink inside. Remove the chicken livers from the pan and put them on top of the onions.
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Notes
- The key to the best liver and onions recipe is not to overcook the livers- cook for only 2 minutes per side. Overcooking them can cause them to become dry and grainy.
- If your chicken livers are frozen, defrost them fully in the fridge overnight before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd your pan when cooking the livers, otherwise, they will steam rather than sear. Cook them in batches if needed.
- Use the most organic, free-range, antibiotic, hormone-free chicken livers.
- Be sure to soak them in water or milk for a couple of hours to reduce the metallic taste of the liver.
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 391mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 12563IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 10mg
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