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Chicken Liver with Onions over Mashed Potatoes

Alexa's Cuisine
A cozy Romanian-inspired dish with tender chicken livers, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy mashed potatoes, simple, nourishing, and full of flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 4 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the mashed potatoes

  • 2 lbs potatoes peeled and cubed
  • water to cover potatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 11/2 cup milk warm

For chicken livers:

  • 500 grams chicken liver
  • 3 onions medium
  • 4 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 garlic finelly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper or to taste

Instructions
 

STEP 1: PREP THE LIVERS

  • Rinse in cold water and trim any visible fat or connective tissues. Dry well with paper towels, this helps get that lovely sear.
  • Pat Dry: Use paper towels to pat the chicken livers dry. It's important to remove excess moisture to prevent splattering when you cook them.
  • Cut and Prep: Depending on your recipe, you may need to cut the chicken livers into smaller pieces or leave them whole. Use a sharp knife and a clean cutting board for this step.

STEP 2: CARAMELIZE THE ONIONS

  • Slice onions and cook in olive oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After about 30-40 minutes, they’ll be soft, jammy, and golden brown. You can add a pinch of little salt to draw out moisture and deepen the flavor.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk. Want a boost? Stir in caramelized onions or even a touch of heavy cream. If you're a fan of liver, pairing it with savory mashed potatoes with caramelized onions is simply next-level.

STEP 3: COOK THE CHICKEN LIVERS

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the livers in a single layer, don’t crowd the pan! Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature hits 165°F. That’s the sweet spot between cooked livers and keeping them tender. Mix caramelized onions with chicken liver and serve over mashed potatoes.

STEP 4: MAKE the MASHED POTATOES

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, then mash with butter and warm milk.

STEP 5: ASSEMBLE and SERVE

  • Pile those creamy mashed potatoes high, top with sautéed chicken livers, and finish with a spoonful of caramelized onions. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Go with fresh chicken livers for the best flavor and texture.
  • Trim and clean them well to remove any bits you don’t want on your plate.
  • Marinate them if you like—a splash of milk or lemon juice can mellow the flavor.
  • Cook the onions and livers separately so the onions get sweet and the livers stay perfectly tender.
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