Balsamic Chicken Livers

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Chicken Livers

This recipe offers a clever way to prepare chicken livers, using balsamic vinegar to balance their distinctive flavour. The livers are lightly coated in seasoned flour, pan-fried to your preference, and then finished in a glossy butter and vinegar sauce. It's a surprisingly quick dish, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. The result is equally delicious served warm or cold, making it a versatile option for a main course or as appetisers for guests.

Balsamic Chicken Livers

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken liver, cleaned and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 ounces butter
  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. Mix the flour and chili flakes together inside a resealable plastic bag.
  2. Place a few chicken livers into the bag at a time, seal it, and shake to coat them fully before setting aside.
  3. Continue the coating process with all the remaining livers.
  4. Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan.
  5. Cook the coated livers in the pan for 2-5 minutes on each side, according to how well done you prefer them.
  6. Take the cooked livers out of the frying pan.
  7. Take the pan off the heat and allow it to sit for about 30 seconds to cool a little.
  8. Pour the balsamic vinegar into the pan, return it to the heat, and use a utensil to scrape up any browned bits and juices.
  9. Stir the butter into the pan until it is fully incorporated.
  10. Put the livers back into the pan, turning them to coat evenly in the sauce and heat them through.
  11. Plate the dish and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium195100 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Livers
AuthorFlemishMinx