Paraben Free Paleo Chicken Liver Pâté
Rich, silky, and deeply savory, this chicken liver pâté is the kind of appetizer that makes guests think you spent all day in a French kitchen. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable — coconut oil, avocado oil, fresh shallot, garlic, thyme, and a splash of white wine or apple cider vinegar — so you can feel genuinely confident about what you're spreading on your plate. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many store-bought pâtés and processed spreads. The livers get a proper hard sear before everything is blended into a completely smooth, luxurious texture, and the warm spices — allspice and nutmeg — give it a subtle depth that keeps people coming back for another scoop. A thin cap of melted coconut oil poured over the top seals in freshness the old-fashioned way, no artificial stabilizers needed. Serve it straight from the ramekin with fresh thyme on top and let the simplicity of real, clean ingredients do all the talking.
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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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