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Old World Style Chopped Chicken Liver

A classic Jewish appetizer made with sautéed chicken livers, onions, and spices, perfect for spreading on crackers or bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Spread
Cuisine: Eastern European, Jewish
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chicken Liver Mixture
  • 1 pound chicken livers cleaned and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for richness
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Serving Suggestions
  • 8 slices rye bread for serving
  • 1 cup pickles for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken Livers
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and chicken livers to the skillet. Cook until the livers are browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside, about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Blend the Mixture
  1. Transfer the liver mixture to a food processor. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth, adjusting seasoning if necessary.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Serve chilled on slices of rye bread, garnished with chopped parsley and pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Chopped chicken liver can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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