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Chicken Liver and Onions with Polenta

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Chicken Liver and Onions with Polenta, a delicious and easy dinner recipe for the whole family, toddlers included. Packed with great flavours, and highly nutritious, this dish is also low carb, high protein, and gluten free, which means everyone gets to enjoy it.

Overhead shot of a white plate with chicken liver and onions over polenta

There are so many traditional dishes that make me proud of my background. From our beloved Sarmale, to some good old polenta that goes well with pretty much any meat or cheese, or this superb Chicken Liver and Onions, Romanian food is tasty, easy to make, and so full of great flavours.

Now, (chicken) livers might not be something many people would be crazy about, and I am fine with that. My philosophy is, you don’t like something, well, just move on onto something you do like. But, if you do like it, this recipe is absolutely delicious.

Together with my Quick Chicken Liver Pâté, which is the very best spread you can possibly have, this main dish is absolutely perfect for all the members of the family, toddlers (and even babies) included.

If you completely leave the salt out, there is no reason why an over 6 month old baby can’t enjoy it too. My little ones certainly loved it. So, a big winner for us!

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How TO make chicken liver and onions

Well, a few secrets.

First, to get a finger-licking Chicken Liver and Onions recipe is sauteeing the onions first. You can even caramelize them, for extra taste, but just softening should do too.

Then, in go the chicken livers, which must be well rinsed beforehand. Feel free to remove any fatty bits too. I would personally go for good-quality, preferably organic chicken livers, the better quality, the better taste.

Also, the tomato puree can make all the difference in the world, I prefer the concentrated one, it tastes beautifully. Be generous with it, 3 or 4 tablespoons, and you give this dish the finishing touch.

Do give it time to slowly cook even if the chicken livers look cooked already, you don’t need too much sauce, so continue to cook until it the liquid is almost evaporated and you are left with a thicker gravy-like consistency. My mouth is watering only thinking about it!

Close-up shot of a plate of chicken liver and onions over polenta

How TO make Polenta to serve with chicken liver

Right, now let’s talk about my ROMANIAN POLENTA or MAMALIGA. I should really have a separate post on it, I have been thinking about it for quite a while, and I should hopefully get there at some point.

But for now, I can give you a quick recipe that never fails. The recipe is completely vegan and gluten free, so it really ticks all the boxes. It can successfully replace bread with many dishes, and it give my Chicken Livers and Onions a more traditional touch.

You basically need to use 1 part polenta and 4 parts water, then salt to taste, and whisk it on a low heat until you get a creamy consistency.

Nothing complicated, but be sure to whisk vigorously to avoid any lumps. And make sure you don’t burn yourself if the polenta starts to bubble. And there you have, a fantastic recipe to be enjoyed with all your family, from little to big ones. Pofta buna! (Enjoy your meal!)

Overhead shot of a white plate with chicken liver and onions over Romanian polenta

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Overhead shot of a white plate with polenta topped with chicken liver and onions
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Chicken Liver and Onions with Polenta
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Chicken Liver and Onions with Polenta, a delicious and easy dinner recipe for the whole family, toddlers included. Packed with great flavours, and highly nutritious, this dish is also low carb, high protein, and gluten free, so everyone gets to enjoy it. The chicken liver is sauteed with onions, then cooked with broth and tomato paste until tender, and the sauce coats the liver nicely. The best childhood recipe, my chicken liver recipe is the best you can get.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Romanian
Keyword: chicken liver recipes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 736 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
For the Chicken Liver and Onions
  • 1 lb chicken liver
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 cup chicken stock (broth)
  • 4 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
For the Polenta
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Metric - US Customary
Instructions
  1. Peel and finely slice the onions, then heat up the oil and sautee the onions until soft.

  2. Rinse the chicken liver with plenty of cold water, then add them to the pan, alllowing them to cook for about 10-15 minutes, until they change their colour.

  3. Add the chicken stock, salt and tomato puree, and leave to cook with the lid on on a low to meadium heat until the liquid is almost evaporated into a thicker gravy.

  4. To make the poleta, bring the water to a boil together with about a handful of cormeal and the salt.

  5. Once the water reached the boiling point, use a whisk to quickly stir, while adding the rest of the cornmeal.

  6. Cook on a low heat, whisking for about 15 minutes or until the cormeal thickens and has a creamy consistency.

  7. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Liver and Onions with Polenta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 736 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 786mg262%
Sodium 1246mg52%
Potassium 1204mg34%
Carbohydrates 76g25%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 50g100%
Vitamin A 25290IU506%
Vitamin C 52.1mg63%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 23.8mg132%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Florentina says

    September 10, 2018 at 7:44 am

    I used to eat this dish when I was a child and I know its really delicious!
    Regards,
    Flo

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    • Daniela Anderson says

      September 10, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you! It’s a very delicious dish, and l love it!

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