Description
Spicy Chicken Livers with Mushrooms is a vibrant dish that transforms tender chicken livers into a gourmet experience, perfectly complemented by earthy mushrooms and a hint of spice from red chili flakes. This recipe is both quick and affordable, taking only 30 minutes to prepare. Whether served over creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or crusty bread, it guarantees an explosion of flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish combines rich taste with nutritional value, making it a satisfying option for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh chicken livers
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the chicken livers under cold water, pat dry, and trim excess fat.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 3 minutes), then add garlic and chili flakes; cook for another minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken livers. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until browned but slightly pink inside.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms; sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 300mg