**Chicken Liver Pâté: A Delectable Spread for Any Occasion**
Chicken liver pâté is a classic French dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is made from chicken livers, butter, and a variety of herbs and spices. The result is a smooth, creamy, and flavorful spread that can be enjoyed on crackers, bread, or vegetables. This article provides three different recipes for chicken liver pâté, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic chicken liver pâté made with cognac and fresh herbs. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, using a combination of spices and a touch of orange zest. The third recipe is a vegetarian pâté made with tofu, mushrooms, and walnuts. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. Whether you are a fan of classic French cuisine or are looking for a new and exciting appetizer, these chicken liver pâté recipes are sure to please.
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
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
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
EASY CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Yum! Keeps up to 2 months frozen.
Provided by Patricia Travisano
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set aside 1/2 cup butter to soften slightly.
- Place onion and apple in a food processor with the steel knife blade; process until coarsely chopped.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and apple; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Return onion and apple to food processor.
- Melt 5 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over high heat; cook chicken livers until browned and just done inside, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and pour in brandy; allow to warm up without stirring. Carefully light the liquid; let flames subside.
- Transfer chicken liver mixture to the food processor with onion and apple. Add cream and process until very smooth. Transfer mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until cool, at least 30 minutes.
- Cut the softened 1/2 cup butter into pieces and process in the food processor; add about 1/3 of the liver mixture and blend about 5 seconds. Repeat 2 more times with remaining liver mixture. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper and blend well.
- Transfer pate to a serving dish or several small dishes; top with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled and set, about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 137.4 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 320.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CHICKEN LIVER PâTé
Here's an easy chicken liver pâté recipe with shallots, garlic, brandy, capers and thyme, blended smooth to spread on bread or crackers. A hit at parties!
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Appetizer Snack Chicken Liver Liver Pate
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the butter: Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan on medium heat and let the butter brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not let it burn.
- Add the capers, thyme, garlic, and anchovy paste: Once the livers have browned, add the capers, thyme, garlic, and anchovy paste if using, and sauté another minute.
- Purée in a food processor: Put the mixture into a food processor or blender and pulse a few times to combine. Add the remaining butter and the cream and purée. The mixture will look a little loose, but it will firm up in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 175 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize Serves 16 as an appetizer, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN LIVER PATE WITH CURRANTS
This has a tiny hint of something special that nobody seems to be able to identify, along with currents this is a unique pate.
Provided by Cheri
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 4h26m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place currants in a small bowl; cover with orange liqueur. Let soak until plump, about 1 hour.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot butter until softened, about 1 minute. Add chicken livers; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Place remaining 3/4 cup butter, chicken liver mixture, heavy cream, thyme, and allspice in a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in currants and orange liqueur. Season pate with salt and pepper.
- Divide pate among small ramekins. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 61.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
CHICKEN LIVER PATE
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.
CHICKEN LIVER PâTé
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
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
COLLEEN'S CHICKEN LIVER PATE
If you love pate, you will love this creamy chicken liver recipe that has a bit of a kick! Serve on toasted baguettes or sturdy crackers.
Provided by Colleen Renzullo
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes
Time 8h41m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine chicken livers and milk in a bowl. Let soak in the refrigerator, about 2 hours.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove chicken livers from the milk with a slotted spoon; add to the saucepan with balsamic vinegar and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken livers are tender and no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer chicken liver mixture to a food processor. Add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns and Scotch; blend until smooth. Add remaining 6 tablespoons of butter and pulse until fully incorporated into the mixture.
- Divide blended mixture evenly among 6 porcelain ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 317 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN LIVER PATE
A very easy pate that's big on taste as opposed to those that boil the livers. Great on crackers and especially in Beef Wellington!
Provided by Axe1678
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy sillet over medium heat.
- Add cleaned chicken livers and saute until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Cut ino quarters and cool.
- Save pan drippings.
- In a blender or food processor, combine liver pieces with the reserved pan drippings, onion, salt and pepper.
- Blend well for about 20 seconds.
- Optional: Blend in the hard boiled egg for a richer pate.
- Enjoy!
EASY CHICKEN LIVER AND BRANDY PATE
Make and share this Easy Chicken liver and Brandy Pate recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Spreads
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a pan, add onion, garlic and bacon.
- Cook until onion is tender and bacon is cooked.
- Add chicken livers and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in thyme, pepper, cream, brandy and melted butter.
- Spoon mixture into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into serving dishes.
- -------Topping-------.
- Pour melted butter over pate.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives.
- Refrigerate pate overnight.
- Stand at room temp 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with toast, crackers or crusty french bread.
THE EASIEST LUXURY CHICKEN LIVER PATE
Being a lifelong lover of Pate, I knew exactly what was gonna go down in my house when my husband brought home 3 packs of chicken livers the other night. Yip, you guessed it Chicken liver pate. I guess you already knew that since your here for the recipe. Anyway, this is the most amazing smooth, creamy and luxurious pate, and it's so simple to make. It would make the perfect starter for Christmas day or perfect for lunch anytime! Please remember the pate does need at least 5 hours in the fridge to set so It is the perfect dish to make ahead of time with less fuss when serving. P.S did you know that new research shows pate is super good for you in moderation and as long as it is homemade, so what are you waiting for? Get on with it now... and if you do give it a go
Provided by ICookTheWorld
Categories Chicken Livers
Time 5h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel and cut the apple and onion roughly into chunks.
- Heat 1 portion of the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat.
- Add the apple and onion to the pan and fry for 6-8 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the thyme combine and cook for a further 2 minutes then transfer to a food processor.
- Put the same frying pan back on a medium heat and add another portion of butter.
- Once the butter has melted add the chicken liver and a pinch of salt and pepper then cook for approximately 10 minutes or until cooked through.
- Transfer to the food processor with the first ingredients.
- Blend until smooth and then allow to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature whilst still in the food processor.
- Add another portion of butter, the lemon juice, cream, salt, and brandy to the food processor and pulse until combined.
- Pour the pate into a serving dish.
- Melt the remaining butter and pour over the top of the pate to seal.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 25.5, Sodium 69.5, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2, Protein 0.3
SIMPLE, DELICIOUS CHOPPED CHICKEN LIVER PATE
This chopped liver is is so easy, yet so simple to prepare. My family always looks forward to Passover dinner, because they know I'll be serving it with matzo crackers. It's also delicious on bagels the rest of the year. The pinch of sugar keeps the liver from having any bitter taste and makes such a difference when you use it.
Provided by KarenTheMiltch
Categories Spreads
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a frying pan, heat oil. Add onions and sautee until golden brown. Remove to a plate. Add chicken livers to pan and fry until completely cooked, and no longer wet. Remove to a plate and let onions and livers cool completely.
- Once cool, place livers and onions together in a food processor. Process, until desired texture, taking care not to over process, as chopped liver should have a bit of texture.
- Place mixture in a bowl and add salt to taste, and a pinch of sugar. Add eggs and stir until blended.
- Chill several hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 249.2, Sodium 57, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality chicken livers. This will ensure that your pâté has a rich, delicious flavor.
- Soak the chicken livers in milk for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness and make the livers more tender.
- Cook the chicken livers over medium heat until they are just cooked through. Overcooking will make them tough and dry.
- Let the chicken livers cool completely before processing them. This will help to prevent the pâté from becoming greasy.
- Use a food processor or blender to process the chicken livers until they are smooth and creamy. You can also use a mortar and pestle, but this will take longer.
- Season the pâté to taste with salt, pepper, and other desired spices. You can also add herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, for extra flavor.
- Serve the pâté immediately or chill it for later. Pâté can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Chicken liver pâté is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, spread, or main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a perfect chicken liver pâté that will impress your friends and family.
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