Chopped Chicken Liver Recipe

Name: Chopped Chicken Liver
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken livers; 1 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine; 2 cups medium-diced yellow onions; 1/3 cup madeira wine; 4 extra-large eggs, hard-cooked, peeled & chunked; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1
Drain and pat the livers dry saute them in 2 batches in 2 Tablespoons of rendered fat over med-high heat; turning once, for about 5 minutes, or until just barley pink inside.
2
Transfer them to a large bowl.
3
DON'T OVERCOOK or livers will be dry.
4
In the same pan, saute the onions in 3 Tablespoons of chicken fat over med-high heat for about 10 minutes or until browned.
5
Add the Madeira and deglaze the pan, scraping the sides for about 15 seconds.
6
Pour into the bowl with livers.
7
Add the eggs, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne and remaining chicken fat (or melted margarine ) to the bowl.
8
Toss quickly to combine.
9
Transfer mixture to the bowl of food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse 6-8 times until coarsely chopped; do this in batches.
10
Season to taste and chill.
11
Serve on cocktail rye, crackers, toast points or matzo.
12
Enjoy until next year!

761

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken livers, 1 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, 2 cups medium-diced yellow onions, 1/3 cup madeira wine, and more.

Yes, Chopped Chicken Liver 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chopped Chicken Liver

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Variations & substitutions

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