Divine Chicken Liver Pate 🍽️
Description: This heavenly Chicken Liver Pate has garnered immense popularity over the years! It’s unbelievably easy to whip up and yields quite a generous quantity, making it perfect for any kind of gathering or party. Enjoy it spread on warm toast or crackers for a truly indulgent treat. It’s so irresistibly moreish, you won’t be able to resist reaching for seconds!
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Onion | 1 |
| Butter | 185g |
| Chicken Livers | 185g |
| Mixed Herbs | To taste |
| Apricot Brandy | 1/2 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Fresh Ground Pepper | To taste |
| Bay Leaf | 1 |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 526.4
- Fat Content: 52.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 32.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 344.5mg
- Sodium Content: 397.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 1.6g
- Protein Content: 11.3g
Recipe Yield: 3-4 smallish bowls of delicious pate
Recipe Category: Spreads
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken Livers, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, < 30 Mins, Refrigerator, Small Appliance, Easy
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by melting the butter in a pan. While the butter melts, finely chop the onion and chicken livers.
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Cook Onion and Chicken Livers: Once the butter has melted, add the chopped onion and chicken livers to the pan. Gently fry them until they are softened and cooked through. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
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Blend Mixture: Spoon the cooked onion and chicken livers into a blender. Add your desired amount of mixed herbs, salt, and fresh ground pepper to the blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
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Add Apricot Brandy: Once the mixture is smooth, pour in the apricot brandy. This adds a delightful flavor and helps achieve the perfect texture for your pate.
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Transfer to Bowls: Pour the blended mixture into suitable dishes, dividing it evenly among about 3-4 small bowls. Smooth the top of the pate in each bowl using a spatula.
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Garnish: Gently press a bay leaf into the surface of each bowl of pate. This not only adds a touch of elegance but also infuses a subtle aroma into the pate.
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Top with Butter: To prevent the air from discoloring the pate, top each bowl with a thin layer of melted butter. This also adds richness and seals in the flavors.
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Chill: Place the bowls of pate in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour or until firm.
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Serve: Once chilled, remove the pate from the refrigerator and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve alongside warm toast or crackers for a delightful culinary experience.
This Divine Chicken Liver Pate is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or whenever you’re craving a luxurious treat. Enjoy the rich, creamy texture and decadent flavors of this irresistible spread!
