Easy Paleo Chicken Liver Recipe (Keto, Whole30, AIP) (2024)

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By: Cristina Curp, FNTP

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This easy Paleo Chicken Liver Pate is a must-try. A flexible and nutrient-dense pate recipe that can be made with bacon and beef or duck fat and chicken! Liver is nature’s multi-vitamin and this recipes cooks up in one skillet and then you blend it and store it. It’s savory and creamy and the seasonings mask the gamey liver flavor. The ideal intro to organ meat recipe. (1)

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1 The best easy paleo chicken liver recipe

2 Different ways to enjoy this paleo chicken liver pate recipe:

3 Health benefits of pate

4 Easy Paleo Chicken Liver Recipe (Keto, Whole30, AIP)

The best easy paleo chicken liver recipe

For those of us who actually enjoy the stuff… this easy chicken pate came out great! I have not eaten pate in some time, but I have always liked it. For some reason, I always thought it something over my head. While It’s actually pretty basic, the ingredients, are … not so much.

Traditional pate was made with duck livers. Really, any liver will do; The Paleo Mom will argue that grass-fed beef liver is best. I could not find any. Seriously. 3 different grocery stores (even Whole Foods) and no beef liver. But I did find ORGANIC chicken livers! Now, had they been conventional, I would have passed.

Then, what? Game changer… duck fat! Yes, please! Especially from Mary’s Farm. Love their chicken and duck! Bacon fat or ghee (not AIP) will work well too!

I have since made this Easy Liver Pate, which is so easy, various ways and I will explain those variations next!

So… want to get all (not so) fancy with it? I’ll show you how!

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Different ways to enjoy this paleo chicken liver pate recipe:

  • I have now tried EASY LIVER PATE with bacon fat & apple cider vinegar (instead of duck fat and balsamic) and it works great!
  • I also made this with beef liver, using 1 pound, 3 tablespoons bacon fat and added in 1 cup of mushrooms to the onions. Also used apple cider vinegar and fresh rosemary in this combo and it turned out delicious… actually, my favorite to date.

Health benefits of pate

The Paleo Mom, who’s a doctor, says that “Compared to the muscle meat we are used to eating, organ meats are more densely packed with just about every nutrient, including heavy doses of B vitamins such as: B1, B2, B6, folic acid and the very important vitamin B12. Organ meats are also loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc and manganese and provide the important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. (2,3)

Organ meats are known to have some of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring vitamin D of any food source. Organ meats also contain high amounts of essential fatty acids, including arachidonic acid and the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA.” Need more reasons… read this article “Why Everyone Should Eat Liver”.

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Easy Paleo Chicken Liver Recipe (Keto, Whole30, AIP)

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  • Author: Cristina Curp
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 14
  • Total Time: 29
  • Yield: 18 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Sautee
  • Cuisine: AIP
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Delicious EASY liver pate!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup duck fat or bacon fat (see variations above)
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 1 stalk celery
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 pound liver (chicken or beef, diced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, or 3 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pan or large skillet, on medium-low heat melt fat.
  2. Small dice onion, garlic & celery and add to skillet.
  3. Saute for 5 minutes until tender, moving often, then add in the mushrooms, if you are using them.
  4. Add in livers and cook stirring often for 8 minutes. Stir in the salt and herbs, you want the livers to remain pink in the middle.
  5. Add vinegar, stir and remove from heat.
  6. Carefully transfer all of it to a Vitamix blender.Blend until smooth.
  7. Transfer to ramekins or mini mason jars.You can top with some bacon fat & more herbs.
  8. Close lid tightly and refrigerate.What you won’t eat within 5 days, freeze.This pate can be eaten on the same day, but will be much better in a day or two!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/18th of recipe
  • Calories: 74
  • Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 3
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 6
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41 Comments

  1. Sarah says

    Hi Cristina! Quick question- is the celery required in this recipe? What am I missing out on if I omit? Anything I could use instead? Thanks! Can’t wait to try this!

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    • Cristina Curp, FNTP says

      It adds volume and some flavor but nothing that will be sorely missed, you can leave it out, the recipe will yield a little less

      Reply

  2. Danielle Chappell says

    I’m new to eating liver and this is delicious! This recipe will def help me get more iron into my diet! Thanks so much!!

    Reply

  3. Anne Marie says

    This is amazing! Finished up the first batch and must have more! Dermatologist recommended getting my iron higher to combat COVID hair loss, so I’ve made this a lunch time treat. Off to get more liver…..

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  4. Julie-Ann says

    So delicious. I licked the bowl clean 😂

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  5. Stephanie says

    My 7 year old son said “this is a masterpiece” and my two older, liver-hating children liked it too! Well done!

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    • Stephanie says

      Side note; it was made with moose liver 🇨🇦😊

      Reply

    • Cristina Curp, FNTP says

      LOVE THIS COMMENT!

      Reply

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Easy Paleo Chicken Liver Recipe (Keto, Whole30, AIP) (2024)

FAQs

Can you eat chicken livers on a keto diet? ›

Yes. Liver is a keto powerhouse. While the carb amounts change slightly between animals, livers are high in protein, have an incredible amount of minerals and vitamins, and have very few carbs. This means liver is a great addition to any keto diet.

Is chicken liver carnivore? ›

Did you know chicken livers are a vital addition to the carnivore diet?

Can you freeze chicken liver pate? ›

One of those foods is chicken liver pate. It is easy to do and can be frozen. If you freeze it in small portions you can take one out when your visitors arrive and is ready to serve as soon as you have set the table. You can "personalize" your pate by adding olives, or mushrooms, or bacon bits.

Is keto hard on kidneys or liver? ›

With so much fat to metabolize, the diet could make any existing liver conditions worse. Kidney problems. The kidneys help metabolize protein, and McManus says the keto diet may overload them. (The current recommended intake for protein averages 46 grams per day for women, and 56 grams for men).

When should you not eat chicken livers? ›

Pregnant women should refrain from eating too much chicken liver as overdose of vitamin A can harm the baby. Another important point that one should remember before having chicken livers is that they already contain saturated fats.

Who Cannot eat chicken liver? ›

Liver is low in calories and rich in high quality protein, all while providing an incredible amount of vital nutrients. For most people, liver can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. However, it should be eaten in limited amounts if you are pregnant and avoided if you have gout.

Which is healthier, beef liver or chicken liver? ›

What is the healthiest liver to eat? Different types of liver vary in the amounts of specific nutrients each one offers. But beef liver benefits your diet with the highest levels of most vitamins and minerals overall.

What organ is connected to chicken liver? ›

The spleen is a round, reddish organ located near the stomachs, and the gall bladder is nestled in the center of the liver — a little green discoloration in that area is normal.

Can you eat too much chicken liver pate? ›

Liver and liver products, such as liver pâté and liver sausage, are a good source of iron, as well as being a rich source of vitamin A. However, because they are such a rich source of vitamin A, we should be careful not to eat too much liver and liver product foods.

Why can't you freeze pate? ›

Pate freezes pretty well. You may notice a slight change to the taste and texture, but nothing too major. The best way to minimise the changes to frozen pâté is to properly store the pate in an airtight container and to defrost slowly in the fridge overnight.

Do you need to soak chicken livers in milk? ›

Some chefs insist on soaking in salt and lemon water. Others opt to soak in ice water or milk to lessen the intensity from an older animal. Others suggest that you should never soak a fresh liver and that its quick preparation is part of the appeal.

Are chicken livers high in carbs? ›

Chicken liver nutrition.

Protein: 19 grams. Fat: 5 grams. Cholesterol: 484 milligrams. Carbohydrates: Less than 1 gram.

Is ketosis safe for liver? ›

The mild dietary ketosis, such as that which is experienced during the Weight Loss phase of the Lean for Life program, is not harmful to individuals with a normal, healthy, functioning liver.

Are chicken livers good for weight loss? ›

High in protein, low in fat - paleo diet followers tend to love foods like chicken liver, because they are high in protein and low in fat - making them a perfect choice for weight management, fitness training diets, or just generally healthy eating!

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