Italian Style Chicken Livers With Orzo Recipes

ITALIAN CHICKEN LIVERS

Steps:

• Rinse & drain Livers in colander. Put flour (crushed pork rinds may be used for Low Carb alternative). Salt & pepper in Ziploc bag. Add the livers in batches & shake until covered. Place on baking sheet in single layers. Slice garlic (if needed, I used dried minced),mince onion & mushrooms.
• In large pan, cook the sausages (remove casings first!) brown evenly. Remove from pan, Reserve.
• Add the livers to the same pan in batches. Do not crowd or they'll stick together! Cook till crisp & remove to plate. Reserve.
• Add the garlic, stir a couple of times, add onion. Cook, stirring frequently, till the onions are translucent. Add the mushrooms & sage, ( I used dried crumpled leaf sage). Continue to stir til the mushrooms are tender (if fresh, I used canned.)Add the Marsala & stir, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer a couple of minutes, add the livers & sausage. Simmer for 3-4 minute longer & serve.

CHICKEN AND ORZO SKILLET

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with garlic seasoning blend. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, broth, orzo, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

ITALIAN INN FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Take the chicken livers you are preparing and dredge them in sifted salt, pepper, and flour. Shake off excess. Slice yellow onion in rings and add livers and onion slices to cast iron skillet. Fry until nicely browned and crisp. Then add Worcestershire sauce.
• This was the "secret" ingredient that set them apart from ordinary fried chicken livers. Fry them in olive oil, and be sure the oil and skillet are VERY hot before adding the livers and onions.