Chicken Liver Pâté with Figs and Walnuts

Health score
18%
Chicken Liver Pâté with Figs and Walnuts
45 min.
12
339kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will elevate your next gathering—a Chicken Liver Pâté with Figs and Walnuts! This exquisite dish serves as a perfect antipasti, starter, or elegant snack that is sure to impress your guests with its rich, buttery texture and complex flavors. Imagine sinking your toast into a creamy pâté that melds the earthy richness of chicken livers with the sweet notes of dried black Mission figs and the crunch of toasted walnuts. It's a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that makes each mouthful a celebration of taste.

What truly sets this pâté apart is its infusion of Cognac and dry red wine, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. The aroma that wafts through your kitchen while simmering chicken livers, onions, and broth is simply irresistible. Plus, with just 45 minutes of hands-on cooking time, this dish is surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to focus on what matters most—enjoying the company of friends and family.

Whether you're hosting a sophisticated dinner party, a casual get-together, or just craving a gourmet snack, this Chicken Liver Pâté is your answer. Serve it alongside toasted French-bread baguette slices, and don’t forget the fresh chives and red lettuce for an elegant presentation. Get ready to impress and indulge in a delightful culinary experience that your taste buds will thank you for!

Ingredients

  • cup butter unsalted room temperature (2 sticks)
  • pound chicken livers trimmed
  • tablespoon cognac 
  • cup cooking wine dry red
  • 0.8 cup mission figs dried black
  •  french-bread baguette toasted sliced
  • 12 servings chives fresh (for garnish)
  • cup low-salt chicken broth canned
  • small onion thinly sliced
  • leaf lettuce red (for garnish)
  • 1.3 teaspoons salt 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Spray 3-cup soufflé dish or terrine with vegetable oil spray. Line dish with plastic wrap; spray plastic.
  2. Combine chicken livers, broth and onion in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until livers are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
  3. Drain cooking liquid; transfer chicken livers and onion to processor.
  4. Add butter, Cognac and salt to processor. Puree until smooth.
  5. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
  6. Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan.
  7. Remove from heat.
  8. Add figs.
  9. Let stand until figs soften, about 15 minutes.
  10. Drain wine. Quarter figs. (Pâté and figs can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep pâté refrigerated.
  11. Transfer figs to small bowl; cover and refrigerate.)
  12. Unmold pâté onto platter. Press walnuts onto sides of pâté.
  13. Garnish top with chives and some figs. Arrange lettuce on platter with pâté.
  14. Place remaining figs atop lettuce.
  15. Serve with toasts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories339kcal
Protein14.05%
Fat58.55%
Carbs27.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.38
Glycemic Load
15.01
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.027826117433%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.21mg
Petunidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.84mg
Malvidin
5.25mg
Peonidin
0.37mg
Catechin
1.78mg
Epicatechin
2.21mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:339.47kcal
16.97%
Fat:21.33g
32.82%
Saturated Fat:10.83g
67.69%
Carbohydrates:22.46g
7.49%
Net Carbohydrates:20.84g
7.58%
Sugar:4.39g
4.88%
Cholesterol:171.08mg
57.03%
Sodium:478.31mg
20.8%
Alcohol:2.52g
100%
Alcohol %:2.01%
100%
Protein:11.52g
23.04%
Vitamin B12:6.32µg
105.32%
Vitamin A:4729.11IU
94.58%
Folate:271.84µg
67.96%
Vitamin B2:0.84mg
49.67%
Selenium:30.67µg
43.81%
Vitamin B3:5.69mg
28.45%
Iron:4.98mg
27.65%
Vitamin B5:2.57mg
25.71%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.48%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.51%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.61%
Phosphorus:179.1mg
17.91%
Copper:0.34mg
17.1%
Zinc:1.58mg
10.55%
Vitamin C:8.16mg
9.89%
Magnesium:29.7mg
7.42%
Fiber:1.62g
6.48%
Potassium:215.69mg
6.16%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.52%
Vitamin K:4.7µg
4.47%
Calcium:38.17mg
3.82%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:Epicurious