BBQ CHICKEN LIVERS... ALA THE DEEN BROTHERS

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No, Paula's boys did not EVER claim making such a dish! However, they did do BBQ Chicken with an original BBQ sauce that is soooooooo good that I keep some made and on hand for both chicken and pork (chops). The sauce is a sweet tomato-based sauce which has just a slight heat that can be made more intense by increasing the mustard powder and/or cayenne pepper. I've done bbq-d chicken in the oven several times since having this BBQ Chicken at friends' home about a year ago. The last time I started with 2 whole chickens (cut into pieces myself) that had extra servings of livers in the cavities. I nestled the livers in one corner of the baking pan and covered them with the BBQ sauce just as the rest of the chicken... and baked the chicken as instructed. The livers were so good that I had to do the recipe again as a LIVERS ONLY version! WOW... unbelievably delicious! But then I love chicken livers (infrequently because of health issues about colesterol, fat, etc.).

Provided by grantg

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 -1 1/2 lb chicken liver
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar (or artificial sweetner, like Splenda, plus 1/2 T molasses)
2 tablespoons orange juice (or other fruit juice of choice, lemon or lime or apple)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (for more heat, increase the amount of mustard powder slightly to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for more heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper to taste, in proportion to mustard powder)
salt and pepper, to taste (or seasoned salt... trick I learned from Kittencal's recipes!)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray an 8x8 baking pan with non-stick spray.
  • Rinse, drain, and dry the chicken livers on paper towels. (Season to taste if desired, I use a little seasoning salt & no pepper.).
  • In a large bowl stir together all the bbq sauce ingredients.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and set aside for later; use 1/4 cup later for basting & 1/4 cup as a side sauce when livers are served (if desired).
  • Place the chicken livers into the bbq sauce remaining in the bowl, tossing to coat.
  • Arrange the coated chicken livers in the sprayed 8x8 baking pan & cover with foil.
  • Cook (covered), for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through, basting with the reserved 1/4 cup sauce after 20 minutes. **For oven roasting, cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
  • **Instead of oven roasting, these livers can be barbequed on a grill using a foil-covered foil pan that is sprayed with non-stick spray. Place in a medium heat area on the grill. Cooking time may vary from oven method.
  • Note: This recipe can be made "savory" with the addition of herbs of your choice -- or herb blends -- it never hurts to experiment.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 686.3, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 27.8, Protein 1.2

alaa ali
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I've tried many chicken liver recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices is perfect.


Richard Singbeh
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and the chicken livers are always tender and juicy.


Andrina Woodard
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken livers were cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Tammico Smith
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken livers turned out perfectly. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Imran Sarkar
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These chicken livers were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.


Gail Austin
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I'm not a big fan of chicken livers, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Diana Sena
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The chicken livers were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


MD Nayeem Pramanik Official
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I found the chicken livers to be a bit dry. I think I'll add some extra butter or oil next time.


Sekinat Olatilewa
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These chicken livers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Robiul Gaming
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can have a delicious meal in no time.


Juanita Crowell
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken livers. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Clayton Coles
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken livers are tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Neil Nic Stevens
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These chicken livers were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.