The Country Cooking of Italy's Grilled Chicken Livers with Lemon Sauce

Updated March 26, 2019

Converting the liver averse is no easy task, but Colman Andrews claims that these Grilled Chicken Livers with Lemon Sauce from The Country Cooking of Italy, a dish typical of Lazio, have done exactly that.

The key to this recipe is not overdoing the grill time, making sure the livers have a chance to char on the outside, taking in all of the great smoke from the grill, while remaining supple and pink within.

What Worked: A few short moments on the grill yields tender livers, charred on the outside and pink within. And the light lemon butter is the perfect complement to the ironiness of the grilled livers.

What Didn't: All set here, no complaints, that is, if you like liver.

Suggested Tweaks: Feel free to switch up the parsley for another herb you might have on hand. We're liking the possibility of rosemary with these grilled chicken livers.

Recipe Details

The Country Cooking of Italy's Grilled Chicken Livers with Lemon Sauce

Active 15 mins

Total 15 mins

Serves 2 to 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound (500g) chicken livers, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons (60g) butter
Juice of 2 lemons
4 sprigs Italian parsley, minced

Directions

Soak four 6- to 8-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Light the grill/barbecue and let the coals or wood get very hot (if using a gas grill, preheat to at least 600°F (315°C).
Divide the livers equally among the 4 skewers, then brush them with the oil and season them generously with salt and pepper.
Grill/barbecue the livers, turning once, until well-browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small pan and mix in the lemon juice and parsley. When the livers are cooked, brush the lemon sauce over them thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
339	Calories
25g	Fat
6g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	339
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 560mg	187%
Sodium 460mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 55mg	274%
Calcium 28mg	2%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 328mg	7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.