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Chicken Liver and Bacon

Chicken liver wrapped in bacon with a lip-smacking tomato dip
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Viella

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken livers
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt if desired
  • 6 slices bacon cut in half

Sauce

  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • pinch garlic
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Utensils/Equipment

  • Wooden toothpicks
  • Large baking tray
  • Saucepan

Instructions

  • Cut membranes from chicken livers and separate into individual pieces.
  • Season chicken livers sparingly with salt and pepper and then wrap each piece with half a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Arrange chicken liver and bacon portions on a baking tray and bake for 7-10 mins in a preheated oven at 450.
  • Turn each chicken liver and bacon portion upside down and bake for a further 7-10 mins, so that they are golden brown all over.

Sauce

  • Pour crushed tomatoes in a saucepan and cook on high heat to boil.
  • Lower heat to a simmer and add butter, garlic and honey, and stir until fully incorporated.
  • Add chicken broth and stir again until fully incorporated.
  • Serve sauce either on the side or spread on plates as a base.