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BACON-WRAPPED BAKED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH FRESH BABY SPINACH SALAD

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BACON-WRAPPED BAKED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH FRESH BABY SPINACH SALAD

BACON-WRAPPED BAKED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH FRESH BABY SPINACH SALAD

A quick, balanced dinner featuring tender chicken livers wrapped in smoky bacon, baked to perfection and served alongside a fresh baby spinach salad dressed simply with walnut oil and lemon juice. Perfect for a flavorful yet light meal.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-5 (20-25 pieces)

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken livers
  • 500 g thinly sliced smoked bacon (approx. 20-25 slices)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Granulated garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary

For the salad:

  • 500 g fresh baby spinach
  • Walnut oil, to drizzle
  • Fresh lemon juice, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse chicken livers thoroughly in several changes of water until clear. Drain well and halve each liver lobe.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and add rosemary sprig. When butter foams, add livers and sautΓ© 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned, shaking the pan occasionally. Remove and let cool slightly.
  3. Season each liver generously with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic. Place one liver half at the end of each bacon slice and roll tightly. Secure with 1-2 toothpicks.
  4. Arrange bacon-wrapped livers on an ungreased baking tray. Bake at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Switch oven to grill/broil mode and cook an additional 5 minutes until bacon crisps.
    If no grill option, bake another 15 minutes until bacon is crisp. Avoid overcooking livers to keep them tender.
  6. Toss baby spinach lightly with walnut oil and lemon juice. Serve bacon-wrapped livers warm with the fresh salad.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Wrapping livers in bacon adds smoky flavor and keeps them moist.
  • Using rosemary in butter infuses subtle herbal aroma.
  • Fresh spinach with walnut oil and lemon provides a light, refreshing contrast.
  • Control liver doneness carefully to avoid toughness.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Elegant appetizers or light mains
  • Balanced dinners combining rich and fresh flavors
  • Entertaining guests or casual family meals

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

This bacon-wrapped chicken liver dish pairs smoky richness with fresh, bright salad notes, offering a deliciously balanced meal that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.