Peppered Chicken Liver, Sage, and Fried Onion Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Peppered Chicken Liver, Sage, and Fried Onion Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin; 1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed and halved; 2 large garlic cloves, sliced; 2 large fresh sage leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled, plus 16 small fresh leaves for garnish; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; a pinch of ground allspice, or to taste; a 24-inch-long loaf of crusty Italian or French bread; 1 garlic clove; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin
1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed and halved
2 large garlic cloves, sliced
2 large fresh sage leaves, minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled, plus 16 small fresh leaves for garnish
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon coarse salt
a pinch of ground allspice, or to taste
a 24-inch-long loaf of crusty Italian or French bread
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a large skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and in it saute onion, stirring, until golden.
2
Transfer onion with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
3
Pat chicken livers dry.
4
Add garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden.
5
Add chicken livers and saute over moderately high heat until golden and just springy to the touch, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
6
Stir in minced or crumbled sage, pepper, salt, and allspice and in a food processor coarsely puree.
7
Mound about 2 teaspoons chicken liver mixture on oiled side of each toast and garnish with onions and sage leaves.
8
Prepare grill or preheat broiler.
9
With a serrated knife cut bread crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
10
Grill slices on a rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp outside but still soft inside.
11
Alternatively, slices may be broiled in batches under a broiler about 4 inches from heat 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until golden.
12
Rub toasts with garlic on one side and lightly brush same side with oil.
13
Toasts may be made 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 small onion, halved lengthwise and sliced thin, 1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed and halved, 2 large garlic cloves, sliced, and more.

Yes, Peppered Chicken Liver, Sage, and Fried Onion Bruschetta 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.

Peppered Chicken Liver, Sage, and Fried Onion Bruschetta

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