Catherine's Chicken Livers Recipe

Name: Catherine's Chicken Livers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Flour for dredging; Pinch ground cinnamon; Pinch grated nutmeg; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed of fat; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic, plus 1 whole clove; 2 tablespoons chopped anchovy fillets (about 6) in oil (see Notes); 2 tablespoons capers in brine, rinsed (see Notes); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage; 1/2 cup dry marsala or sweet vermouth; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 slices Tuscan bread

Servings: persons

Flour for dredging
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch grated nutmeg
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken livers, trimmed of fat
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic, plus 1 whole clove
2 tablespoons chopped anchovy fillets (about 6) in oil (see Notes)
2 tablespoons capers in brine, rinsed (see Notes)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup dry marsala or sweet vermouth
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 slices Tuscan bread

1
In a large bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Add the chicken livers and coat them with the flour mixture.
3
Shake off any excess.
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the chicken livers and brown on both sides.
6
Add the onion, garlic, anchovies, capers, and sage and continue cooking until the onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes.
7
Add the marsala and cook until it has reduced by half.
8
Add the chicken stock and simmer still over medium heat for 10 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, in a bowl beat the egg yolks with the lemon juice until smooth.
10
Toast or grill the bread and rub each slice with the remaining garlic clove.
11
Set aside.
12
Slowly stir the yolk mixture into the pan with the chicken livers.
13
Make sure the egg yolks don't scramble.
14
When done, the sauce should be a velvety consistency that coats the livers.
15
Taste for seasonings and serve on the toasted bread slices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Flour for dredging, Pinch ground cinnamon, Pinch grated nutmeg, Salt, and more.

Yes, Catherine's Chicken Livers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Catherine's Chicken Livers

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