Balsamic Chicken Livers

FlemishMinx's Note:

If you are reading this, then you probably like chicken livers! This recipe, however, may convert the "others", namely husbands, boyfriends, wives or girlfriends who don't. I must admit I would never have thought of this combination, but the balsamic vinegar tempers the earthy taste of the livers. These are equally good cold, served as appetizers.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb chicken liver , cleaned and cut in half
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces butter
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine the flour with the chili flakes in a resealable plastic bag.
2. A few at a time, put the livers in the bag and shake to completely coat, remove and set aside.
3. Repeat with remaining livers.
4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
5. Pan-fry livers for 2-5 minutes each side depending on whether you like them rare or well-done.
6. Remove the livers from the frying pan.
7. Remove the pan from the burner, and wait about 30 seconds for the pan to cool slightly.
8. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pan, return to the heat, and scrape the juices and cooked bits up.
9. Add the butter, and continue to mix well.
10. Return the livers to the pan, coating them with the sauce and warming them through.
11. Serve, and enjoy.

Reviews

[Sharbysyd]

I had some leftover liver after making cat food today and came upon this recipe. Mmmm, it was so good. I could barely tell it was liver. The sauce was delicious. I can't wait to make this again.

[Engrossed]

Very nice recipe for chicken livers! I made it as directed but sprinkled the cooked livers with garlic salt and pepper when I removed them from the pan. I like how the balsamic and butter glazed them and the balsamic flavor was really complimentary.

[Zurie]

You don't really need another review, LOL! I made this tonight with about 750 g chicken livers. (Slightly more than 1 1/2 lbs), so increased the sauce ingredients accordingly. I think I need to make still more sauce -- more balsamic, more butter! The sauce was totally delicious and an inspired idea. In the photos I used orange peel to brighten up the "brown" -- that also tasted quite nice! Wow, we really like chicken livers, and I will make this again and again! Thanks!!!