Chicken Livers with Red Wine and Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of chicken livers
• 4 slices of bacon, diced
• 1 cup of red wine
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken livers and cook until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the red wine, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken livers are a great source of protein and iron.
• This dish is a classic French recipe called “pâté de foie de volaille”.
• Red wine adds a nice flavor and helps to tenderize the chicken livers.