Best 6 Chicken Livers Provencal Recipes

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Chicken livers are a versatile and delicious offal meat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. When cooked properly, they are tender, flavorful, and packed with nutrients. This article offers three unique and flavorful recipes for chicken livers provencal, each with its own distinct twist on the classic French dish.

In the first recipe, chicken livers are sautéed with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The second recipe takes a more modern approach, with chicken livers seared until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then served over a bed of roasted vegetables. The third recipe is a classic chicken liver pâté, made with a combination of chicken livers, butter, cream, and cognac. It is a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack that is sure to impress your guests.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CHICKEN PROVENçAL



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This is a recipe I picked up from Steven Stolman, a clothing and interior designer whose "Confessions of a Serial Entertainer" is a useful guide to the business and culture of dinner parties and general hospitality. It is a perfect dinner-party meal: chicken thighs or legs dusted in flour and roasted with shallots, lemons and garlic in a bath of vermouth and under a shower of herbes de Provence. They go crisp in the heat above the fat, while the shallots and garlic melt into sweetness below. You could serve with rice, but I prefer a green salad and a lot of baguette to mop up the sauce.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken legs or 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
1 lemon, quartered
8 to 10 cloves garlic, peeled
4 to 6 medium-size shallots, peeled and halved
1/3 cup dry vermouth
4 sprigs of thyme, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a shallow pan, and lightly dredge the chicken in it, shaking the pieces to remove excess flour.
  • Swirl the oil in a large roasting pan, and place the floured chicken in it. Season the chicken with the herbes de Provence. Arrange the lemon, garlic cloves and shallots around the chicken, then add the vermouth to the pan.
  • Put the pan in the oven, and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, then baste it with the pan juices. Continue roasting for another 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is very crisp and the meat cooked through.
  • Serve in the pan or on a warmed platter, garnished with the thyme.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 580, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 689 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS



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Mom made them because they are cheap, and now the convenience stores sell them in the South! You must have a fry screen -- these darn things pop and will burn you! Serve with pepper gravy or a packet of chicken gravy.

Provided by Cindy Capps Lepp

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound chicken livers
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place the chicken livers in a colander, and rinse with water. Drain the livers well. Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl until well blended. Place the flour, garlic powder, and salt and pepper in a resealable plastic zipper bag, and shake to combine.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken livers in the bowl of egg and milk mixture, and coat each liver. Place the livers, one at a time, into the plastic bag of flour mixture, and shake the bag to coat the each liver completely.
  • Gently place the coated livers, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Cover the pan of oil with a frying screen to avoid getting burned by spatters of oil that will pop out as the livers fry. Deep fry the livers until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 458.5 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 86.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

AMAZING GARLIC CHICKEN LIVERS



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This is the ultimate garlic chicken liver recipe. Simple, quick, minimal ingredients, and low in carbs! The lemon, garlic, and liver flavors blend together to to make a surprisingly mild gourmet dish.

Provided by jchasko

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound chicken livers - rinsed, trimmed, and patted dry
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir livers in the hot skillet until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to livers; gently stir until mixed. Remove skillet from heat and sprinkle garlic over livers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 409.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 346.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHICKEN PROVENçAL WITH OLIVES & ARTICHOKES



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Cater for a crowd with this easy, hearty chicken casserole that evokes summer in Provence using a fragrant selection of herbs, tomatoes, olives and artichokes

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2½kg chicken, jointed (ask your butcher to do this)
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
200ml white wine
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp thyme leaves
10 ripe plum tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp tomato purée
½ tsp herbes de Provence
1 tbsp fennel seeds
500ml chicken stock
1 celery stick, finely diced
15 button or silverskin onions, or small shallots, peeled
285g jar chargrilled artichoke hearts, drained
100g pitted green olives

Steps:

  • Tip the chicken into a large bowl or dish and add the garlic, wine, 2 tbsp oil and the thyme. Season with 2 tbsp flaky salt and mix well until completely coated. Cover and chill for at least a few hours, but preferably overnight.
  • Heat grill to high. Arrange the plum tomatoes on a tray, cut-side up, drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp oil and grill for 15 mins, or until charred. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large casserole dish or flameproof roasting tin. Scrape the marinade off the chicken pieces back into the bowl and fry the chicken in batches for about 15 mins until the skin is golden and crisp - watch out, the oil has a tendency to sputter. Remove the chicken from the dish and pour off the oil. Place the dish back on the heat, add the tomato purée and cook for 2 mins, then add the herbs, fennel seeds, remaining marinade and chicken stock. Bring up to the boil, add the grilled tomatoes, then simmer gently for 20 mins.
  • Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 4. Nestle the chicken pieces back into the dish, then stir them in to coat in the sauce. Scatter over the celery, button onions and artichokes. Bring up to a simmer, pop the lid on, then transfer to the oven and cook for 1 hr. Remove the lid and stir in the olives. Season to taste and leave everything to settle for 15 mins before serving straight from the dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 2.3 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN LIVERS PROVENCAL



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My mom has always enjoyed chicken livers....I need a little help to be able to eat them. This elevates them a bit and makes them look pretty!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken livers
2 tsp butter, melted
2 tsp vegetable oil
2 Tbsp shallots or green onions, minced
1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Saute livers in butter and oil in a medium skillet 8 to 10 minutes or until livers are tender.
  • 2. Add shallots and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the tomato and the next 3 ingredients; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley.

SAUTEED CHICKEN LIVERS



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Chicken livers have always been a staple on my diet, from when I was a little girl.I have combined a few recipes with my own and I came up with this one. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do They are comfort food for me!.;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb chicken liver, cut in half & washed & patted dry
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
3/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped (optional)
1/8 cup flour
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup vegetable broth or 1 cup beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sherry wine, good quality
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
chopped fresh parsley leaves, garnish
cooked bacon (crispy & crumbled)
basmati rice (sprinkled with parsley) or buttered broad egg noodle (with peas)

Steps:

  • Season livers with 3 Tablespoons of the flour and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Saute chicken livers in 2 Tablespoons butter, 5 minutes or until brown but still pink inside.
  • Remove livers, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Add other tablespoon butter, if necessary.
  • Saute mushrooms, onions and celery in drippings until golden brown.
  • Stir in flour(I guessed at the amount - use little by little) salt & pepper with broth.
  • Add Sherry, parsley and wocesterhsire sauce; bring to a boil.
  • Add more flour if necessary, but remember to mix it with some liquid first, so that there won't be any lumps.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add chicken livers, simmer 3-5 additional minutes.
  • Serve over fluffy white rice (sprinkled with bacon) or.
  • Basmatti rice, sprinkled with chopped parsley (sprinkled with bacon) or.
  • Buttered broad noodles with peas*.
  • *Broad buttered noodles: boil noodles according to package instructions, drain and coat with butter, salt & pepper and combine with 1/4 cup frozen peas (defrosted).

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
  • Choose fresh, high-quality chicken livers: The fresher the livers, the better they will taste. Look for livers that are plump and have a smooth, even color.
  • Soak the livers in milk: Soaking the livers in milk helps to remove any impurities and mellows the flavor. You can also use buttermilk or cream instead of milk.
  • Sear the livers quickly: Searing the livers quickly helps to lock in the juices and prevent them from becoming dry. Cook the livers over high heat for just a few minutes per side.
  • Don't overcook the livers: Chicken livers are best when they are cooked medium-rare. Overcooked livers will be tough and dry.
  • Season the livers well: Chicken livers have a mild flavor, so it's important to season them well. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as garlic, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
  • Serve the livers immediately: Chicken livers are best served immediately after they are cooked. You can serve them on their own, or with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken livers are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12. When cooked properly, chicken livers are tender, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken, give chicken livers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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