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Chicken Liver Pâté

A silky smooth spread made with chicken livers sauteed with carrots, onions, and garlic, blended with cream and rich butter.

35 minMediumServes 8210 cal/serving

RussianAppetizerStovetop and BlenderKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 lb chicken livers, trimmed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt half of the 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion, 1 medium grated carrot, and 2 minced garlic clove to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb trimmed chicken livers, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for 8 minutes until livers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

  4. 4

    Transfer cooked mixture to a blender, add remaining butter and 1/4 cup heavy cream, and blend until smooth.

  5. 5

    Transfer pâté to a jar, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Chicken Liver Pâté reach?

For Chicken Liver Pâté, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Chicken Liver Pâté?

The entry for Chicken Liver Pâté calls for 1/4 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Chicken Liver Pâté dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chicken Liver Pâté is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Chicken Liver Pâté keto-friendly?

A serving of Chicken Liver Pâté carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

Can I freeze Chicken Liver Pâté?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate Chicken Liver Pâté in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

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