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Liver pate in a pan with herbs and bread around it.
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Chicken Liver Pate

This chicken liver pâté transforms chicken liver, herbs, veggies, and brandy into a rich, creamy spread. It's the best addition to your charcuterie board.
Course Appetizer, Meats
Cuisine American, Ukrainian
Keyword Chicken Liver Pate, Liver Pate
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 131kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1/2 cup shallots minced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 lb chicken liver tissue and fat trimmed
  • 1 tsp dry thyme
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup brandy
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Instructions

  • Add 6 tbsp of butter to a small sauce pan. Cook on low until the butter is melted and lightly browned. Remove from heat, set aside.
    Butter in a pan.
  • Preheat a different large skillet on medium heat. Add the remaining 2 tbsp of butter, shallots, and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until shallots are translucent.
    Scallions with garlic and butter in a pan.
  • Add chicken livers to the pan and cook on all sides until lightly browned.
    Liver added to cooked veggies.
  • Remove from the heat, add thyme, salt, pepper, and brandy. Place it back on the stovetop, and turn heat to high. Cook until the liquids turn into a syrup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and give it time to cool off.
    Cooked liver with seasoning in a pan.
  • Once cooled, place the mixture in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is perfectly smooth.
    Cooked liver in a blander.
  • Pour the reserved melted butter on top. Leave it in the fridge until ready to serve.
    Liver pate with melted butter on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4429IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 4mg