CHICKEN LIVER PâTé WITH FIGS AND WALNUTS

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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Poultry     Appetizer     Fig     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 pound chicken livers, trimmed
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 small onion, thinly sliced
cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon Cognac
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup dried black Mission figs
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
Fresh chives (for garnish)
Red leaf lettuce (for garnish)
1 French-bread baguette, sliced, toasted

Steps:

  • Spray 3-cup soufflé dish or terrine with vegetable oil spray. Line dish with plastic wrap; spray plastic. Combine chicken livers, broth and onion in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until livers are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain cooking liquid; transfer chicken livers and onion to processor. Add butter, Cognac and salt to processor. Puree until smooth. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  • Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add figs. Let stand until figs soften, about 15 minutes. Drain wine. Quarter figs. (Pâté and figs can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep pâté refrigerated. Transfer figs to small bowl; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Unmold pâté onto platter. Press walnuts onto sides of pâté. Garnish top with chives and some figs. Arrange lettuce on platter with pâté. Place remaining figs atop lettuce. Serve with toasts.

Haseena Yousuf
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Jose Nino
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This dish is amazing! The chicken liver is cooked perfectly and the sauce is to die for.


Amar Yadav
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Aby
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ezra Mavanzilla
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This dish is a little bit pricey, but it's worth it. The ingredients are high quality and the flavor is amazing.


Brewu Brewu
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. They said it was the best chicken liver they had ever had.


Miro Kinq
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Umaru Kamara
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I'm not a big fan of liver, but I really enjoyed this dish. The figs and walnuts added a sweetness and crunch that balanced out the liver.


Kathleen N
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I served this dish with mashed potatoes and it was a perfect combination.


Narman Ekumba
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Iam Hacker
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I added a little bit of red wine to the sauce and it really enhanced the flavor.


Musa Ibrahim
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I made this dish exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The chicken liver was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Murtza Muhammad
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Abdul qayyum Ali
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I've never had chicken liver before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The figs and walnuts really complemented the liver.


Sebby Mwajabu
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This dish is easy to make and very impressive. I highly recommend it.


Lance Overton
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


King B
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This was an absolutely delicious dish! The flavors of the chicken liver, figs, and walnuts were perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again.