Best Italian Style Chicken Livers With Orzo Recipes

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ITALIAN INN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS



Italian Inn Fried Chicken Livers and Onions image

This is a very simple recipe with a "secret" ingredient, but one of the all-time favorite appetizers at the Inn. From the Italian Inn Cookbook

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken liver
1 cup flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large yellow onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Take the chicken livers you are preparing and dredge them in sifted salt, pepper, and flour. Shake off excess. Slice yellow onion in rings and add livers and onion slices to cast iron skillet. Fry until nicely browned and crisp. Then add Worcestershire sauce.
  • This was the "secret" ingredient that set them apart from ordinary fried chicken livers. Fry them in olive oil, and be sure the oil and skillet are VERY hot before adding the livers and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.7, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 391.2, Sodium 166.2, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 22.8

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET



Chicken and Orzo Skillet image

Here's a perfect one-skillet supper that's colorful, healthy, filling and definitely special! Our taste testers loved the blend of spices, the touch of heat and the sophisticated flavor. -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 teaspoons salt-free garlic seasoning blend
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 384mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic exchanges

ITALIAN CHICKEN LIVERS



Italian Chicken Livers image

Unique blend of flavors & healthy low-carb. Served over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice or wrap in tortilla with Dijon Mustard & Mozzarella, but that may be another Recipe! Also can be frozen & reheated with retention of flavor.

Provided by Chef Spade

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken liver
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, minced
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf, slivered
1 cup dry marsala wine

Steps:

  • Rinse & drain Livers in colander. Put flour (crushed pork rinds may be used for Low Carb alternative). Salt & pepper in Ziploc bag. Add the livers in batches & shake until covered. Place on baking sheet in single layers. Slice garlic (if needed, I used dried minced),mince onion & mushrooms.
  • In large pan, cook the sausages (remove casings first!) brown evenly. Remove from pan, Reserve.
  • Add the livers to the same pan in batches. Do not crowd or they'll stick together! Cook till crisp & remove to plate. Reserve.
  • Add the garlic, stir a couple of times, add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, till the onions are translucent. Add the mushrooms & sage, ( I used dried crumpled leaf sage). Continue to stir til the mushrooms are tender (if fresh, I used canned.)Add the Marsala & stir, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer a couple of minutes, add the livers & sausage. Simmer for 3-4 minute longer & serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 212.6, Sodium 658.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.5

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