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Pan-Fried Chicken Liver

A fast, protein-rich dish ready in minutes.

20 Sep 2025

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Pan-Fried Chicken Liver

Pan-Fried Chicken Liver

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Prep5 minutes

Cook10 minutes

Serves2 servings

LevelEasy

Pan-fried chicken liver with parsley is a quick dish rich in flavor and iron. The liver is seared over high heat with garlic and spices until just cooked, then finished with parsley and lemon. It makes a warm appetizer or light meal ready in minutes.

How to Prepare

1

Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat.

Heat the olive oil in a pan over high heat

2

Add the cleaned chicken liver and season with salt and black pepper.

Add the cleaned chicken liver and season with salt and

3

Saute for a few minutes, stirring, until cooked but still tender.

Saute for a few minutes, stirring, until cooked but still

4

Stir in the chopped parsley at the end.

Stir in the chopped parsley at the end

5

Add a squeeze of lemon if you like and serve hot.

Add a squeeze of lemon if you like and serve hot

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✦ Chef Noor's Tip

Cook the liver on high heat briefly so it stays tender and does not dry out.

Ingredient Swaps

Chicken liver: small-cut lamb liver instead.

Parsley: fresh coriander.

Lemon: pomegranate molasses for a different note.

Common Questions

How do I remove the liver's smell?

Soak it in milk or lemon before cooking and rinse well.

How do I keep it tender?

Cook fast over high heat and don't overcook.

When do I add lemon?

At the end to keep the flavor fresh.

Does lamb liver work?

Yes, adjusting the cooking time for size.

How is it served?

With bread and onion or inside a sandwich.