Chicken liver is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Great source of iron and certain B Vitamins including Vitamin B12 and choline which helps with memory and boosting energy. It's also a good source of Vitamin A which helps with wound healing and eye health and CoQ10 a powerful antioxidant.
Directions
1In a medium saucepan, heat oil then combine the chicken livers, onion, garlic, sage, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the livers are barely pink inside, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
3Transfer everything from pan to a food processor; process until coarsely pureed.
4With the machine on, add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, until incorporated.
5Add a little full fat milk if it needs to be smoother
6Add the Cognac, (if using) season with salt and pepper and process until completely smooth. Scrape the pâté into 2 or 3 large ramekins. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pâté and refrigerate until firm.
7Serve chilled.
Ingredients
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound chicken livers, well-trimmed
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled
4 sprigs of fresh sage (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Good quality Kosher, Celtic or Himalayan salt
2 Tablespoons full fat milk, as required
Approximately 8 tablespoons of cold organic butter