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A plate of sautéed chicken livers with caramelized onions, served on a rustic wooden board with black pepper and garlic cloves on a textured grey background.

Chicken Livers Recipe- Jamie Oliver Style

This Chicken Livers Recipe (Jamie Oliver Style) is quick, flavorful, and perfect for four people. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil and butter, then sear the chicken livers until golden but slightly pink inside. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then deglaze with balsamic vinegar or lemon juice for a rich, tangy finish. Add a bit of chicken broth for extra sauce, stir in butter, and let it rest. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice. A simple and delicious dish ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British, European
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g fresh chicken livers trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
  • ½ cup chicken broth optional, for extra sauce
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the livers – Rinse them under cold water, pat dry, and remove any tough bits. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Sauté the onions – Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and thyme.
  3. Cook the livers – Push the onions to the side of the pan. Add the chicken livers and sear for about 2-3 minutes per side. They should be browned on the outside but slightly pink inside.
  4. Season and deglaze – Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in balsamic vinegar (or lemon juice) and chicken broth if using. Stir everything together and let cook for another minute.
  5. Finish with butter – Stir in the remaining butter for extra richness. Take it off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes..
  6. Garnish and serve – Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.