Spicy Peri Peri Chicken Livers Delight
Savor the bold flavors of Spicy Peri Peri Chicken Livers Delight, a quick and easy dish elegantly paired with garlic bread and a refreshing salad. Succulent chicken livers are infused with the heat of peri peri sauce and complemented by a zesty sweet chili glaze, offering a perfect balance of spice and flavor that tantalizes the taste buds. This dish is not only satisfying but also an excellent option for a light lunch or savory snack.
2
Servings
275
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Paprika
1/2 teaspoon (Ground)
Dried hot red chili pepper
1 (Whole)
Birds eye chiles
2 (Chopped)
Garlic cloves
2 (Minced)
Chili powder
1/2 teaspoon (Ground)
Lime juice
5 tablespoons (Freshly squeezed)
Cider vinegar
2 tablespoons (N/A)
Chicken livers
9 ounces (Cleaned)
Onion
1 (Sliced)
Garlic clove
1 (Minced)
White wine
7 tablespoons (N/A)
Sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup (N/A)
Hot peri-peri sauce
7 tablespoons (N/A)
Salt
To taste (N/A)
Pepper
To taste (N/A)
Garlic bread
2 slices (Toasted)
Green salad
1 cup (Prepared)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the peri peri sauce: In a blender, combine the paprika, dried hot chili pepper, birds eye chiles, minced garlic, and chili powder. Blend until smooth. Then, mix in lime juice and cider vinegar until well combined. Set the sauce aside to let the flavors meld.
2
In a large frying pan, heat a drop of oil over medium heat. Sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic gently until they turn soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the cleaned chicken livers to the pan, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until they are browned on the outside. Stir in the sweet chili sauce and hot peri-peri sauce, ensuring the livers are well coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the livers are cooked through but still tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
To serve, place the spicy chicken livers over toasted garlic bread slices. Add a side of green salad for freshness, and enjoy your delicious Peri Peri Chicken Livers Delight!
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
15g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spicy Peri Peri Chicken Livers Delight?
It is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent chicken livers infused with peri peri heat and a zesty sweet chili glaze, served with garlic bread and salad.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe is designed to serve 2 people.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 275 calories.
How much protein is in one serving?
There are 20 grams of protein per serving.
What are the fat and carbohydrate contents?
Each serving contains 15 grams of fat and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the main protein used in this recipe?
The main protein is 9 ounces of cleaned chicken livers.
What ingredients are needed for the homemade peri peri sauce?
The sauce requires paprika, dried hot red chili pepper, birds eye chiles, minced garlic, chili powder, lime juice, and cider vinegar.
How do I prepare the peri peri sauce?
Blend the dry spices, chiles, and garlic until smooth, then mix in the lime juice and cider vinegar.
How should the onions be prepared?
One onion should be sliced and sautéed until soft and translucent, which takes about 5-7 minutes.
What is the cooking time for the chicken livers?
The livers should be browned for 3-4 minutes, then cooked for an additional 2-3 minutes after adding the sauces.
What sauces are added to the pan during cooking?
Sweet chili sauce and hot peri-peri sauce are added to coat the livers.
How much lime juice is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 5 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice.
Is there wine in this recipe?
Yes, the ingredient list includes 7 tablespoons of white wine.
What type of vinegar is recommended?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar.
How many garlic cloves are needed in total?
A total of 3 garlic cloves are used: 2 for the sauce and 1 for sautéing with the onions.
What kind of chiles provide the heat?
The heat comes from one dried hot red chili pepper and two chopped birds eye chiles.
What sides are suggested for this dish?
It is elegantly paired with toasted garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
How much sweet chili sauce is required?
The recipe requires 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce.
How much peri-peri sauce is needed for the coating?
You will need 7 tablespoons of hot peri-peri sauce.
What spices are used in the dry mix?
The dry mix includes 1/2 teaspoon of ground paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of ground chili powder.
What is the recommended category for this dish?
This dish is categorized under Lunch/Snacks.
How is the garlic bread prepared?
The recipe suggests using 2 slices of toasted garlic bread.
What is the serving size for the green salad?
The recipe suggests 1 cup of prepared green salad as a side.
How should the chicken livers be prepped before cooking?
The chicken livers should be cleaned before they are added to the pan.
What should the final texture of the livers be?
The livers should be cooked through but still tender.
How do I season the finished dish?
Season with salt and pepper to taste at the end of the cooking process.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is described as a quick and easy recipe with a total of 17 ingredients.
Can I serve this as a snack?
Yes, it is an excellent option for a savory snack or a light lunch.
What are the primary flavor profiles of this dish?
The dish offers a balance of bold spice from peri peri and a zesty sweetness from the chili glaze.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is preparing the peri peri sauce by blending spices, garlic, lime juice, and vinegar.