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Lebanese Chicken Livers

Servings

2

Serving size

4 ounces chicken livers with sauce
COOKING TIME
30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.

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Lebanese Chicken Livers

Ingredients

1 cup Pomegranate juice, bottled
1 tsp. Olive oil
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
1 Large Shallots, raw (minced)
1/4 1/2 cup arils (seed/juice sacs) Pomegranates, raw (optional)
8 ounces Chicken livers
1/2 lemon yields Lemon juice
1/8 tsp. Salt
1 to taste Black pepper
2 Tbsp. Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

Instructions

Place the pomegranate juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and allow to simmer until reduced to about 1/4 cup. Remove from heat and set aside.

Place the oil in a separate, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for one minute. Add the shallots (and pomegranate seeds, if used) and continue sautéing for an additional 2 minutes.

Add the chicken livers and sauté for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the salt, pepper, and lemon juice and toss for 30 seconds. Add the pomegranate juice, toss for another 30 seconds, and serve.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

Most people don’t like chicken livers and I get that. But many of us do and they are really great for you. This recipe was inspired by a dish I had at a Lebanese restaurant in London. The twist on that one is the optional pomegranate seeds. Most groceries are carrying these now and some even have the seeds for sale in smaller portion packs in the produce section alongside the cut fruit.

"Don't start an argument with somebody who has a microphone when you don't. They'll make you look like chopped liver."

Harlan Ellison, Author