Best 5 Best Chicken Liver Pate Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Chicken liver pâté, a classic French dish, is a delectable spread made from chicken livers, butter, and various herbs and spices. This flavorful and creamy pâté is commonly served as an appetizer or canapé, often accompanied by crackers, bread, or vegetables. Its rich and savory taste makes it a popular choice for special occasions, but it's easy enough to prepare for a casual gathering or even a weeknight meal.

This article presents a collection of the best chicken liver pâté recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. From a classic recipe that highlights the natural flavors of chicken livers to variations that incorporate ingredients like cognac, mushrooms, and bacon, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Whether you're a seasoned pâté maker or trying it for the first time, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and memorable chicken liver pâté that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN-LIVER PâTé



Chicken-Liver Pâté image

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

CHICKEN LIVER PâTé



Chicken liver pâté image

James Martin's luxuriously rich dinner party starter can be made up to two days in advance for fuss-free entertaining - serve with toasted brioche, cornichons and chutney.

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Starter

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

375g unsalted butter
400g chicken livers, trimmed
2 large garlic cloves, 1 crushed, 1 finely sliced
3 thyme sprigs, leaves only
3 tbsp madeira
4 slices brioche
1 Bramley apple, cored and diced
onion chutney, to serve
cornichons, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter is foaming, add the chicken livers and fry for 2 mins each side.
  • Stir the crushed garlic, some of the thyme and Madeira into the pan with the livers. Fry for 2 mins, letting the Madeira simmer. Transfer the mixture to a food processor, reserve 200g of the butter and add the rest to the processor. Blend everything to a smooth paste. Season to taste, then spoon into 4 x 70ml clip-top jars.
  • Melt the reserved butter in a medium frying pan and add the sliced garlic. Turn the garlic in the butter until slightly golden. Pour into the 4 jars of pâté, ensuring a few slices of garlic and the remaining thyme leaves go in each jar, and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hrs, or until set. Can be made up to 2 days in advance.
  • Before serving, toast the brioche, then cut into triangular quarters for serving. Stir the diced apple through the chutney. Serve the pâté on small wooden boards with the toasted brioche, cornichons and chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

BEST CHICKEN LIVER PATE



Best Chicken Liver Pate image

Make and share this Best Chicken Liver Pate recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup peanut oil
3/4 cup finely minced onion
1 1/2 lbs chicken livers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12 inch skillet.
  • Add chicken livers and cook until brown and well done.
  • Add onion and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add salt, pepper and garlic salt.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Put into blender and process on puree till smooth.
  • Chill.

CHICKEN LIVER PATE



Chicken Liver Pate image

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



Chicken Liver Pate image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 cups (1 l)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup/60 ml olive oil, plus more if needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds/675 g chicken livers, trimmed
2 small carrots, cooked
4 hard-boiled eggs
A pinch of nutmeg
Bread, toast or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onions in half of the olive oil until caramelized, about 30 minutes. Remove half of the onions from the skillet and set aside. Add the remaining olive oil and continue cooking over high heat until the onions are crispy and golden brown; add more olive oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels, season with salt and pepper and set aside for garnish.
  • In a small pot of salted simmering water, poach the chicken livers for 5 minutes on low heat. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a food processor, puree the livers with the carrots, 2 hard-boiled eggs and the caramelized onions until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add nutmeg. Push through a fine mesh sieve if desired.
  • Pack the mousse into a serving dish and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Garnish with the crispy onions and grate the remaining 2 hard-boiled eggs right before serving. Serve with bread, toasts or crackers.

Tips:

  • To ensure the smoothest pâté, make sure to soak the chicken livers in milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness and impurities.
  • When cooking the chicken livers, be careful not to overcook them. They should be cooked through but still slightly pink in the center. Overcooked chicken livers will be tough and grainy.
  • Use a food processor or blender to purée the chicken livers until they are completely smooth. This will help to create a light and airy pâté.
  • Season the pâté to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Common additions include garlic, onion, thyme, and nutmeg.
  • Allow the pâté to chill for at least 2 hours before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the pâté with crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use it as a sandwich spread or as a filling for deviled eggs.

Conclusion:

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

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #very-low-carbs     #appetizers     #beef     #poultry     #chicken     #dietary     #low-carb     #beef-organ-meats     #beef-liver     #low-in-something     #meat     #chicken-livers     #number-of-servings

Related Topics