
Chicken Liver Stroganoff
Chicken Liver Stroganoff · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 12 ingredients
Tender chicken livers are quickly sautéed with onions and mushrooms, then coated in a creamy, tangy sauce with gentle herb notes for a rich yet comforting dish.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 450 gChicken livers
- 30 gFlour
- 28 gMargarine
- 20 gButter
- 120 gOnion
- 200 gMushrooms
- 15 gWorcestershire sauce
- 20 gChili sauce
- 2 gThyme, dried
- 180 gLow-fat sour cream
- 5 gParsley, fresh
- 2 gBlack pepper
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, paper towels, serving spoon, skillet, whisk, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather all ingredients, pat the chicken livers dry with paper towels, finely chop the onion, slice the mushrooms, and set out a skillet and spoon. · 2 min
What to look for: surface moisture absorbed
- Flour livers
Sprinkle the chicken livers evenly with some of the flour and gently toss to lightly coat. · 1 min
What to look for: lightly dusted surface
- Soften onion
Melt the margarine and butter together in a skillet over medium heat, then add the onion and sauté until softened. · 4 min
What to look for: onion looks translucent
- Brown livers
Add the floured chicken livers to the skillet and sauté over medium-high heat until just browned on the outside. · 3 min
When it is done: Livers are just cooked through with no raw centers, about 74°C internal temperature.
- Add vegetables
Add the mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, dried thyme, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. · 1 min
What to look for: well mixed contents
- Sauté mixture
Continue to sauté the liver and mushroom mixture over medium heat until the mushrooms soften and release their juices. · 5 min
What to look for: mushrooms tender and glossy
- Mix sour cream
In a bowl, combine the low-fat sour cream with the remaining flour and whisk until completely smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth and lump-free
- Finish sauce
Stir the sour cream mixture into the skillet and heat gently until the sauce just begins to bubble. · 2 min
What to look for: sauce thickened and lightly bubbling
- Garnish serve
Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve the chicken liver stroganoff hot. · 1 min
What to look for: parsley sprinkled on top
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| of which sugars | 4 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
May contain: soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Chicken livers
- Turkey livers: Very similar cooking time and intensity.
- Beef liver: Stronger flavor; soak in milk first.
Flour
- Cornstarch: Mix with cold liquid before adding.
Margarine
- Vegetable oil: Choose neutral-flavored oil.
Butter
- Ghee: Higher smoke point.
Onion
- Shallots: Milder and slightly sweet.
Mushrooms
- Cremini mushrooms: Slightly deeper flavor.







