This is how to cook chicken liver on the stove with onions or in air fryer to good. Sauteed in a pan, like our pork liver recipe, this is high in protein and a great way of how to cook organ meat to tender well.

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This cooking chicken livers recipe has never been easier. We first shared with you how to cook chicken gizzards and that was such a hit we decided to use the other pieces inside that cavity. Not sure what seasonings to add to make them good? We'll explain that step by step here.

If you only know how to cook beef liver and have done that in the past but want to know how to do the same thing with poultry, we have it here. NO more wasting parts and pieces y'all. That is right, add some sliced onions with some seasonings and wow do these turn out great. Serve as a side dish or high protein nutrient rich meal.

Ingredient notes

We are going to how you how to cook 1 pound of chicken liver sliced in a pan and other methods. If you wanted to double this you would want to increase the rest of the ingredients and have enough room in your pan so they aren't overlapping.

Do you need to soak chicken liver?

There is a trick on how to cook organ meat properly. It isn't hard but will help tone down the strong flavor it would have if you skip it entirely. It is not a must but highly suggested. The purpose of it is to not mask the natural flavors but settle them down a bit.

Whole or 2% milk is suggested to soak first like we do with how to cook tripe. You could use buttermilk like we do with how to cook deer liver if you wanted a thick choice that tends to tame the flavor a bit more.

Make caramelized onions in skillet with butter and garlic powder for 5-6 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and stir, fry for another 3-4 minutes. Lay the onion on top of the liver and serve.

In this case we like to add a bit of All purpose flour for a coating. This allows a light crust to form when you cook which we like, but optional. We would add salt and pepper and/or other desired seasonings for flavor.

How Long to Cook Chicken Liver

You are going to need 9-10 minutes total to get it cooked thru nicely, stay tender, and lightly golden brown on both sides. We like to use a cast iron pan ig possible since it will add flavor and has an even heat.

How Long to Cook Chicken Liver in Instant Pot

You could use the timing in our pressure cooker liver and onions with this meat if you wanted to use an Instant Pot instead. You can make it all in one pot which is handy, we think in a pan is better so you can monitor the tenderness and not overcook.

How Long to Cook Frozen Chicken Liver

You will want about 12 minutes total for this but will want a lid for this type and won't be able to bread ahead of time like you see here (because it won't stick). add a bit of oil and when heated set inside and cover for 6 minutes, then flip to other side until done.

How do you know when chicken liver is done?

We will go over how to make this pan seared because honestly that is the best of the best. Using butter, after making some sauteed onions, the flavors are good. You need a bit of oil so both sides get golden brown and is cooked all the way thru to the middle until it reaches a safe 165 degrees F.

If you want to cook other “unusual pieces” of the bird to get them to taste good you should try our air fryer chicken gizzards recipe too.

Chicken Liver and Onions Recipe

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Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb chicken liver
3 tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
Caramelized Onions
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp butter salted
1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

If you want to tone down the strong flavor we would suggest soaking pieces in a bowl of milk for an hour before beginning the next steps. This is optional but suggested. Pat outsides dry if you do, then continue.
In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with salt and pepper. Rinse and dry the liver with paper towels on the outside. Roll each piece in flour on all sides.
Heat the frying oil and fry the chicken liver on low heat for 5 minutes on one side. Turn the liver over to the other side, cover the pan with a lid, and fry for another 4 minutes on low heat. Then transfer to a plate.
Fry the chopped onion in butter for 5-6 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and stir, fry for another 3-4 minutes. Lay the onion on top of the liver and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

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Kitchen questions

How do you cook chicken liver in slow cooker?

This isn't ideal as you need to use a skillet anyway first but you could season flour with salt and pepper and toss bite size piece in it until coated. Heat pan with olive oil and fry pieces until lightly browned with some diced bacon and onions together. In slow cooker whisk together 1 cup broth with 1 can cream of mushroom soup. Transfer meat, onions and bacon to your Crock. Stir to coat and cook on low for 2-3 hours.

Can you cook chicken livers in air fryer?

1. Place diced liver pieces in a bowl with 2 beaten eggs and thoroughly coat the outsides.2. Transfer to a shallow bowl filled with seasoned breadcrumbs with salt and black pepper, toss to coat.3. Repeat until all are well coated.4. Preheat air fryer to high heat at 400 F for 5 minutes.5. Spray inside of basket with non stick spray.6. Place coated pieces in a single layer in the air fryer.7. Cook at 400 for 6-8 minutes, gently flip pieces over halfway thru8. Air fry until crispy as desired on the outside but still tender in the middle. For extra crispy spray with olive oil the last minute or two

Can you freeze leftovers?

Want to do some batch cooking and make a bunch all at once? Great idea, this is a great one to do that. Follow these instructions, cool, lay on a baking sheet separated and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag marked with the date and freeze for months. Thaw a few on the countertop for the day and let them enjoy a couple year round this way.