Ingredients
For the Balsamic onions:
- Olive oil
- 2 large onions, sliced
- Salt
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
For the Chicken Liver Pate:
- Olive oil
- 2 to 3 anchovy fillets
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 pound chicken livers, cleaned and rinsed
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 baguette, cut in to 1/2-inch slices, toasted or grilled
Directions
To make the onions: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the onions. Season the onions with salt and bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Cover and sweat the onions for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the balsamic and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the balsamic is syrupy. Use right away, or place in airtight jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To make the chicken liver pate: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and add the anchovies, capers and garlic. Bring to medium heat and saute until the anchovies have dissolved.
Add the chicken livers, turn up the heat and saute for 3 to 5 minutes and cook until the livers are about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way done. Add the wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the wine has reduced by half, the mix should still be pretty soupy.
Transfer everything to a food processor and puree until smooth. Season with a little salt, if needed, and loosen with a little olive oil if needed.
Schmear each toast with the pate and top with balsamic onions.
Photo: Crostini of Chicken Liver Pate with Balsamic Onions Recipe
















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By pikelhed1
on April 20, 2013
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I love this recipe, one of the best appetizers you can make for an Italian party or just great munchies.
By Boopmom1
Milwaukee-Brew City
on February 24, 2013
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I soaked my livers in milk before I fried them. That takes out some of the irony flavor. I loved the recipe paired with the onions. I refrigerated my pate' after I processed it and served it on some crostinis. Since this recipe doesn't have egg in it, I am going to try to freeze it. Overall, I thought it was balanced and flavorful.
By SaphireQuasar
N Charleston, SC
on January 22, 2013
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I made this for some friends, but I am glad I didn't make it for a party. The pate portion tasted overwhelmingly of liver. Anyone not wishing to eat the onions did not enjoy it, and I have not found anything with which I can combine the remaining pate successfully.
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