Name: Amazing Garlic Chicken Livers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers - rinsed, trimmed, and patted dry; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 6 cloves garlic, minced

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

This recipe was created for the original yield of 4 servings. Ingredient quantities adjust automatically, but cooking times and steps remain the same. Scaling may affect results.

1 pound chicken livers, rinsed, trimmed, and patted dry
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
teaspoon salt, or to taste
6 cloves garlic, finely minced

Directions

Step 1: Preheat a skillet over medium heat without any oil. Once hot, add the chicken livers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are fully cooked but still tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2: Reduce the heat slightly. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the livers, add the salt, and gently toss so every piece is coated evenly.

Step 3: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the minced garlic over the livers and allow the residual heat to release its aroma and flavor.

Recipe Tips

Using the dry-fry method prevents browning, keeping the livers exceptionally soft and melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Extra virgin olive oil can be used, but its strong flavor may overshadow the delicate taste of the dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 174
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 410mg
Sodium: 347mg
Total Carbohydrates: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 18g
Vitamin C: 23mg
Calcium: 17mg
Iron: 9mg
Potassium: 213mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may vary.

** Nutrient data may not be complete for all ingredients. Consult a doctor or dietitian if you are following a medically restrictive diet.

Comments

Charles Campbell

12/03/2023 11:31:28 AM

This recipe was fantastic and so simple to make. Taking inspiration from a fellow reviewer, I sautéed the livers with garlic to enhance the flavor without overpowering it. I decided to throw in some green onions as well. Such a delightful and rejuvenating twist on preparing livers. Yum!

Kathleen Hall

08/21/2023 09:35:57 AM

Extremely simple and incredibly tender – appearance may not be top-notch, but that's irrelevant when the taste is this good! I mixed garlic with oil and lemon, then drizzled it over the livers for the final 2 minutes to let the garlic infuse. The result was absolutely delicious!

Christopher Clark

05/31/2024 07:15:18 AM

I found that by not browning the livers, they lacked appeal in terms of both appearance and taste. However, after browning the leftovers the next day, the dish improved significantly. The excessive amount of raw garlic, although I love garlic, was also a bit strange. While I see that many people enjoyed this recipe, I personally found it to be not to my liking at all. This is the first negative review I have ever given for a recipe, and I generally have a broad palate.

Debra Gomez

09/04/2023 12:35:50 PM

I followed the recipe exactly, but I really didn't enjoy the addition of lemon, even though I used less than called for. It took me longer than the stated 5 minutes to cook, but overall, it was an easy and quick recipe to put together. I ended up adding extra garlic because I'm a huge fan of garlic. I'll definitely make it again, but next time, I'll skip the lemon.