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Chinese Chicken Livers

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Submitted by holtcpa

Chicken livers soaked overnight in soy sauce and lemon juice, dredged in flour, and wok-fried golden with onions. A savory, crispy-edged appetizer with only 5 ingredients and zero fuss.

YIELD

8 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

25 min

READY

6 hrs

Chicken livers don’t get enough love, and this recipe might just change your mind about them.

An overnight soak in soy sauce and lemon juice does two things: it tames the strong, mineral flavor that puts some people off, and it seasons the livers all the way through.

The next day, a quick dredge in flour and a fast fry in a hot wok gives them crispy, golden edges with a creamy, rich center.

Onions fried alongside turn soft and sweet, making the whole plate disappear faster than you’d expect.

Pro Tips

  • Cut the livers in half so the marinade can penetrate evenly. Whole livers stay raw-tasting in the center.
  • Don’t skip the overnight marinade. A quick soak won’t cut it here. The lemon juice needs time to mellow the liver flavor.
  • Pat the livers dry before dredging in flour. Wet livers won’t get a crispy crust.
  • Cook over high heat in the wok. You want a hard sear on the outside while keeping the inside just slightly pink and creamy.

Ingredients

8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G CHICKEN LIVER
cut in half
¼ 59
CUP ML LEMON JUICE
½ 118
CUP ML SOY *
½ 118
¾ 0.8
EACH ONIONS
finely minced
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML VEGETABLE OIL

Directions

Combine lemon juice and soy sauce, pour over livers and refrigerated over night.

Drain livers and dredge in flour.

Heat oil in wok.

Fry livers and onions together until livers are golden brown

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 59g (2.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 125 49% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 26mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 16g
Vitamin A 81% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 1% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 
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