Quick Seared Chicken Livers with Caramelized Onions

A simpler cousin of liver stew. The goal is a hard sear on the liver and sweet caramelized onions. Liver is delicate; overcook it and it's shoe leather, treat it right and it's pâté-like. The sweetness of the onion counteracts the iron-rich flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet
  • Paper Towels

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Clean and dry livers. Dredge lightly in flour, shaking off excess.

Tip: Flour protects the liver and aids browning.
2

Slice onions and mince garlic.

3

Sear livers in hot fat for 2-3 mins/side. Remove while still pink inside.

Tip: Don't crowd the pan.
4

Caramelize onions in the same pan, scraping up browned bits.

Tip: This is the flavor base.
5

Return livers, sprinkle with paprika and pepper, toss to warm. SALT ONLY WHEN SERVING.

Tip: Paprika burns easily, just warm it through.

Recipe FAQ

Why tough?
Salted too early or overcooked.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken livers
  • 3 medium onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp oil or lard
  • 1 pinch salt (AT THE END)
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika