3 great value ideas with chicken livers

By Jess Spiro, 30 August 2020

Chicken livers, as divisive as they may be, have a special place in South Africans’ hearts. Is it their affordability? Is it their undeniably rich flavour? Is it their versatility? Whatever it is, we’re here for it and rounding up 3 of our favourite great value recipes for chicken livers.

Peri-peri chicken livers with Portuguese rolls

You simply can’t do a round-up of chicken liver recipes without including a peri-peri version. This speedy recipe calls for a handful of ingredients and makes for a tasty starter or light main meal when the weather is warmer. Serve alongside a crisp green salad or chips.
Peri-peri chicken livers
Get the recipe for peri-peri chicken livers with Portuguese rolls here.

Chicken livers with carrot mash and crispy kale

Chicken livers, despite their popularity, are often thought of as a starter or side – and rarely as a main meal. This version, with its carrot mash and kale, turns chicken livers into a substantial main meal – and a very cost-effective one at that. Swap the carrot mash for butternut or sweet potato if you prefer.
Chicken livers with carrot mash and crispy kale recipes
Get the recipe for chicken livers with carrot mash and crispy kale here.

Spicy chicken livers on toast

A lighter, more Mediterranean play on the classic peri-peri, these tomato-forward chicken liver toasts would be great for pre-dinner drinks.


Get the recipe for spicy chicken livers on toast here.

 

Jess Spiro

Article by Jess Spiro

Jess Spiro is a freelance food writer, chef and restaurant critic based in Cape Town, who can often be found in search of the next great plate of food. Follow her on Instagram @jess_spiro to see what she's eating.
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