Description
Rich Jamie Oliver chicken liver pate delivers a silky, luxurious spread perfect for elegant entertaining. Smooth French-inspired flavors meld butter, herbs, and delicate chicken livers into a sophisticated appetizer that will elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- ½ pound (227 grams) chicken livers, well-trimmed
Aromatics:
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to season
- Freshly ground black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
- 2 teaspoons Cognac or Scotch whisky
Fat:
- 1 ½ sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Serving Accompaniment:
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Combine chicken livers, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 milliliters) salt in a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to barely cover the ingredients.
- Gently simmer the mixture over low heat, partially covered, stirring occasionally until chicken livers are slightly pink in the center, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Discard the bay leaf and transfer the cooked livers, onions, and garlic to a food processor using a slotted spoon. Pulse until ingredients are roughly chopped.
- Gradually incorporate softened unsalted butter into the liver mixture while processing, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Pour in Cognac and season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper. Blend until the pâté becomes silky and uniform in texture.
- Carefully transfer the pâté into 2-3 ramekins or small serving dishes, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
- Cover directly with plastic wrap, pressing it against the pâté to prevent air exposure, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Serve chilled, accompanied by crusty bread or crackers for an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Chill the pâté for at least 2 hours to let the complex flavors develop and intensify, creating an even more delectable spread.
- Invest in top-quality butter and freshest chicken livers available to guarantee an exceptional taste and luxurious texture.
- Use ramekins for an elegant presentation that transforms this rustic dish into a sophisticated appetizer perfect for entertaining.
- Incorporate Cognac sparingly to add a sophisticated warmth that elevates the pâté from simple to gourmet.
- Blend butter slowly to achieve an incredibly smooth, melt-in-your-mouth consistency that will impress even discerning guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg