📍 Where this dish comes from: Nashville, Tennessee · Ryman Auditorium & Broadway
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Chicken livers rarely get top billing, but they hold a real place at the soul food table — quick-cooked, rich, and traditionally paired with sweet onions to balance their deep, mineral flavor. This dish is naturally keto and comes together in well under 30 minutes.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter divided
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Hot sauce, to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Pat livers dry and toss lightly with almond flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add remaining butter to the skillet and sear livers 2–3 minutes per side, until browned outside but still slightly pink inside.
- Return onions to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Finish with a few dashes of hot sauce and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 310kcal | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Chicken livers are exceptionally rich in iron, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Caramelized onions add natural sweetness without any added sugar.
- A nutrient-dense dish that delivers a lot of value in a modest portion.
Pairs Well With
- Slow-Simmered Southern Green Beans
- Cauliflower "Potato" Salad, Mustard Style