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Creamy Peri-Peri Chicken Livers

Cultural Context

Originating from Portuguese cuisine, peri-peri chicken livers are a spicy and flavorful dish often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. The dish highlights the use of peri-peri sauce, made from African bird's eye chili, which reflects the influence of Portuguese colonialism in Africa. Today, creamy peri-peri chicken livers are popular in many parts of the world, celebrated for their bold flavors and creamy texture, often served with bread or rice.

PortuguesePTmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken livers
1/2 cup peri-peri sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

peri-peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade options can be lighter and more affordable

1

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.

2

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

3

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add chicken livers and cook until browned on the outside, about 5-7 minutes.

5

Pour in white wine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced.

6

Add peri-peri sauce and stir to coat the livers evenly.

7

Mix in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

8

Season with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

9

Add lemon juice and bay leaves, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

10

Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Peri-Peri LiversSpicy Chicken Livers

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