Creamy Chicken Livers

⏱️ 25 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
South African appetizer
Creamy Chicken Livers
Nutrition per Serving
458
Calories
32g
Protein
7g
Carbs
33g
Fat

Quick, easy and simply delicious. This creamy chicken livers recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or quick lunch.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb (750g) chicken livers (cleaned and trimmed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2-3 tsp lemon juice (to taste)
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1If your chicken livers haven't been cleaned by your butcher, trim any excess fat, etc. off the livers then pat dry with paper towel.
  2. 2Melt the butter in the large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add the chicken livers then season with salt and pepper and allow to sear until golden brown on both sides.
  4. 4Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. 5Add the crushed garlic to the pan along with the seasonings then allow to saute until fragrant.
  6. 6Pour in the stock and allow to reduce for 2 minutes then pour in the cream.
  7. 7Squeeze in the lemon juice, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. 8Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  9. 9Add the chicken livers back to the pan and allow to simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes or until they are cooked through.
  10. 10Scatter over chopped parsley then serve with crusty bread.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Alida Ryder on simply-delicious-food.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.