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    HOME » Recipes » Poultry

    Published: Aug 15, 2022 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022· This website generates income via ads ·

    Chicken Liver and Onions with Bacon Recipe

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    Sauteed chicken livers always remind me of my Grandma's chicken livers. My Chicken Liver and Onions with Bacon Recipe reminds me of Grandma's old fashioned liver and onions recipe. Chicken livers, when cooked right, are one of the most delicious foods you'll ever eat.

    Large frying pan with sauteed chicken livers, onion and chopped bacon.
    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Variations
    • Recipe FAQ'S
    • Expert Tips
    • Looking for More Old Fashioned Recipes?
    • Equipment
    • Food Storage Tips
    • Perfect Pairings
    • Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • If you are a liver lover or you enjoy other organ meats, you probably were fed them from an early age. If so, you will love this liver and onion recipe! If not, try it! Weird as it might seem, I like to dunk my chicken livers into ketchup.
    • Chicken livers are nutritious.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Chicken Liver and Onions with Bacon Recipe.
    • Chicken Livers - Fresh chicken livers usually come packaged in 16 ounce plastic tubs. The quality of the chicken livers is crucial. I usually have to buy two tubs to get enough to to serve two. This is because the big poultry suppliers throw in a lot of fat and connective tissue to add weight. They also include damaged livers that are mushy and torn and fall apart when cooked. The best chicken livers I have ever found are Mary's Air-Chilled Organic Chicken Liver sold at Whole Foods. I bought two containers for this post, just in case, and found that every liver was usable!
    • Onion - Large sweet yellow onion, sliced
    • Bacon - whatever bacon you like, chopped
    • Olive Oil
    • Salt & Pepper

    Full ingredients list & measurements provided in the recipe card.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Untrimmed liver slices on cutting board with kitchen shears.

    Soak livers in cold water for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.

    Cleaned chicken livers with no fat or connective tissue.

    Using a sharp knife or scissors, trim the meat away from the connective tissue.

    Bowl with cleaned chicken livers.

    Place livers in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

    Frying pan with cooked bacon pieces.

    Cook the bacon in a non-stick skillet. Remove the bacon. Keep the grease.

    Large skillet with golden brown cooked sliced onion.

    Cook the onion slices in the bacon grease until golden brown. Remove.

    Skillet with chicken livers cooking on one side.

    Add one tablespoon oil to skillet and saute the chicken livers on one side.

    Skillet with chicken livers cooking on second side.

    Flip the chicken livers over and cook on the other side until done (165 degrees).

    Fried chicken livers with caramelized onions.

    Add the onions and bacon back to the skillet and serve while piping hot.

    Variations

    • This new recipe for chicken liver and onions is seasoned very simply with salt, black pepper, and bacon. You could add other seasonings like garlic powder or Cajun spice. We like to let the liver flavor shine.
    • You can also use beef liver or calf liver (baby beef liver) to make liver and onions. We prefer the mild taste of chicken liver.

    Recipe FAQ'S

    What is the safe internal temperature for chicken livers?

    165°F
    Chicken liver dishes should be consumed only after being cooked throughout to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

    Is chicken liver good for you?

    Yes!
    A healthy dinner of chicken liver is a good choice. Liver is rich in vitamin A which helps maintain healthy eyes and good eyesight. The iron content fills the body with energy and vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin b12. Chicken livers are a great option for people suffering from anemia.

    Expert Tips

    Chicken livers, as well as all liver, pop and spurt oil while cooking. To avoid being burned by the splatter, use a splatter screen while cooking and a pair of long tongs to flip.

    Looking for More Old Fashioned Recipes?

    You might like my Chicken Under a Brick or Instant Pot Collard Greens. Both are remakes of old family favorites.

    Chicken with golden brown skin with lemon slices on top.

    Meyer Lemon Chicken Under a Brick

    A plate of cooked collard greens and bacon.

    Instant Pot Collard Greens

    Equipment

    • Kitchen shears
    • Cutting board
    • Large skillet

    Food Storage Tips

    Raw chicken livers only last 24 to 48 hours in the refrigerator, assuming your fridge's temperature is 40°F or lower. If the chicken liver is in your refrigerator for more two days, more than likely it has spoiled. Buy it the day before you plan to use it to be safe.

    Perfect Pairings

    When I make my chicken liver recipe I like to serve the dish alongside a starch like mashed potatoes or rice. A nice piece of crusty French bread is great for sopping up the juice.

    Recipe

    Chicken Livers with Onions and Bacon

    Mild tasting, fresh chicken livers are sauteed in a small amount of oil with onion and bacon for a delicious easy supper.
    5 from 47 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course
    Main Course
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Kitchen shears
    • Large non-stick skillet
    • Splatter screen

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces chicken livers Mary's Organic Chicken Livers for best results
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion
    • 2 strips bacon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse and soak the chicken livers in cold water for 15 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
    • Using a sharp knife or scissors, trim the meat away from the connective tissue and fat. Connected lobes should be separated.
    • Place livers in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Chop and cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a non-stick skillet. Remove the bacon to a dish and set it aside. Keep the grease in the frying pan.
    • Slice and cook the onion in the bacon grease until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
    • Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and saute the chicken livers over medium heat on one side, for approximately 2 minutes.
    • Flip the chicken livers over and cook on the other side until done (165 degrees). If desired, add a tablespoon of butter to the pan. When the butter melts. remove from heat.
    • Add the onions and bacon back to the skillet. You can mix everything together to serve or just top the livers with the onions and bacon. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 42gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 805mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25305IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 21mg

    Approximate nutrition information is provided as a convenience and courtesy only. You are encouraged to do your own calculations if precise data is required.

    We take every effort to ensure that the estimated meal cost per serving is accurate. We use a meal cost analysis application that estimates the cost of a recipe based on groceries purchased at a Walmart store in my geographical area, northern California.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    1. Melinda says

      August 18, 2022 at 6:17 am

      5 stars
      This recipe reminds me of my childhood! The onions and bacon are a delicious new addition that I hadn’t had with chicken livers before. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    2. megane says

      August 18, 2022 at 5:24 am

      5 stars
      I wasn't sure if I would love it but I absolutely did! So easy and flavoursome!

      Reply
    3. Oscar says

      August 17, 2022 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      I am always looking for low-carb recipes and this one did not disappoint. I loved the chicken livers with the bacon, it really is a great combination of flavors. Great recipe.

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      August 17, 2022 at 10:20 am

      5 stars
      This chicken livers recipe looks lovely with the onions and bacon, thank you!

      Reply
    5. Jere Cassidy says

      August 17, 2022 at 9:32 am

      5 stars
      I love chicken livers, and I love your recipe with the fried onions and bacon. The livers were nice and tender. Great recipe.

      Reply

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