Marjoram Chicken Liver

Name: Marjoram Chicken Liver
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 g onion; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tsp dried marjoram; 1 tbsp sweet paprika powder; 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard; 100 ml water or broth; null to taste salt; null to taste freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

35m

Price Category

cheap

Calories

Medium

Marjoram chicken liver is a true Hungarian classic, quick to prepare and incredibly delicious. This hearty dish is a perfect choice for a weekday lunch or dinner when you crave something homemade and nourishing. Fresh or dried marjoram gives it its distinctive, aromatic flavor, which pairs wonderfully with the tender chicken liver. Try making this simple yet unforgettable meal yourself!

ingredients

4 Servings

150 g onion3 cloves garlic2 tsp dried marjoram1 tbsp sweet paprika powder2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard100 ml water or broth0 to taste salt0 to taste freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preparation

Clean the chicken liver, remove any membranes and veins, then cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel and finely chop the onion, and crush or finely mince the garlic.

Sauté Onion

Heat the oil or lard in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

Cook Liver

Add the crushed garlic and marjoram to the onion and sauté for another 1 minute until fragrant. Then add the chicken liver pieces and sear them on all sides over higher heat until nicely browned but still slightly pink inside, about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook, as it will become tough!

Season & Finish

Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle with sweet paprika powder, stir quickly, then pour in the water or broth. Return to the heat, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for another 5 minutes until the liver is fully tender and the sauce thickens. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Extra Tips

► Don't salt the liver too early, as it can harden! Add salt only at the very end of cooking.

► If you like it spicy, add a little hot paprika alongside the sweet paprika powder.

► Serve garnished with fresh parsley, with mashed potatoes or rice.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 187g
Calories	180 kcal	337 kcal
Protein	25g	46.75g
Fat	8g	14.96g
Carbohydrate	4g	7.48g
Fiber	1g	1.87g
Sugar	1g	1.87g