Nightshade Free Paleo Chicken Liver Pâté
Chicken liver pâté has a reputation for being fussy or intimidating, but this version comes together in a single skillet and a food processor with surprisingly little effort. The livers are seared hard and fast for deep, caramelized flavor, then blended with sautéed shallot, garlic, warm spices, and a splash of white wine into something impossibly silky and rich. Allspice and nutmeg give it a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Coconut oil does double duty here — it's used for cooking and then poured over the finished pâté as a thin fat cap that keeps everything fresh and beautifully sealed in the fridge. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, this is the kind of elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that can feel genuinely hard to find, and every ingredient here clears that bar cleanly. Serve it straight from the ramekin with your favorite grain-free crackers or crisp vegetable slices, and don't skip the fresh thyme garnish — it makes the whole presentation feel special. This is the kind of recipe you make once and then quietly add to your regular rotation.
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8 servings
- 1 lb chicken livers, trimmed of connective tissue and any green spots
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken livers dry with paper towels. Heat 1 tbsp of the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the chicken livers in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes, until the undersides are deep brown. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes, until the livers reach 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer at the thickest part and are just barely pink at the center. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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