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1 Comment Chicken liver is one of those ingredients that you either love or hate. It might be clear that I am in the ‘love’ category and this delicious and easy recipe for chicken liver with mustard sauce is another favorite of mine. It’s easy to make and delicious when paired with something like bright green broccoli.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy – chicken liver is one of the easiest chicken meats there is to make. My chicken liver with lemon and garlic is a favorite here and this is another great recipe.
- Quick – this mustard sauce is literally the fastest ever. Just add all the ingredients to a jar, blend with a stick blender and sauce is done. Lovely and creamy!
Recipe Ingredients
- chicken liver – I use about 300 grams of chicken liver for two people. I find that is usually enough
- mayonnaise – the base of the sauce is mayonnaise. While the total calories take the sauce into account you might not use all of it
- Dijon mustard – I love a bit of spiciness and Dijon mustard is perfect for that. If you have regular mustard and want to add a bit of heat you can add a bit of chili to the sauce as well
Make sure to double check the ingredients in the recipe card.
How To Make Chicken Liver With Mustard Sauce
Step 1: Clean the Liver
My first step is to clean the chicken livers. Sometimes there are some connecting tissue left between the chicken livers which can be a bit tough. Remove those and rinse the livers under cold running water. Dry on paper towels and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the broccoli
If you’re using broccoli steam or cook the broccoli while you make the sauce.
Step 3: Make the mustard sauce
Place all the ingredients for the sauce in a large jar. I usually do this in tall measuring cup but use whatever you have available. Blend it all together with a stick blender or simply use a whisk. I like to use the sauce cold but you can also briefly warm it in a sauce pan if you prefer.
Step 4: Cook the livers
Next step is to cook the livers in a skillet. This is quickly done and takes about 5 minutes for the livers to cook through. Serve with the broccoli and the sauce.
FAQ Chicken Liver With Mustard Sauce
Yes, you can replace the chicken liver with chicken breast or thigh pieces. The sauce pairs well with any chicken cut, though the rich flavor of liver gives the dish a unique depth.
You can use Dijon mustard for a smooth, tangy flavor, or wholegrain mustard for extra texture. Spicy or honey mustard also work, depending on your taste preference.
Yes, you can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a mix of yogurt and mayonnaise for a lighter version. Or make a completely different sauce like adding teriyaki sauce to the chicken livers.
Cook them quickly over medium-high heat until just done (still slightly pink in the middle). Overcooking makes them dry and tough.
More chicken recipes
Baked chicory with chicken and sage mustard sauce
Pro Tip
For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pan after searing the chicken livers with a splash of white wine, sherry, or even chicken broth. Let it reduce for a minute before adding the mustard-mayo sauce. This small step gives the dish a restaurant-style richness without adding much time.
Chicken Liver with Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
For the sauce
- 100 gram mayonnaise
- 50 gram dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- pepper and salt to taste
Chicken liver
- 300 gram chicken liver
- pepper and salt
- 500 gram broccoli cooked or roasted
Equipment
- Stick blender
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the chicken liver and set aside. Prepare your broccoli. I like it either roasted or steamed as a side dish.
- Place all the ingredients for the sauce in a jar and blend them with a stick blender to a smooth sauce. You can briefly warm the sauce if you want or serve cold.
- Add a bit of olive oil in a large skillet and quickly sauté the chicken liver until browned and cooked through. This usually takes no more than 5 minutes. Depending on the size of your livers.
- Serve the chicken livers with steamed or cooked broccoli and the sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
One of my favorite ways to eat chicken liver is with this quick mustard sauce!