Foies de Poulet sautéed with balsamic glaze and herbs
Easy

Foies de Poulet Sautés

(234)
15 min4210 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|May 12, 2024

Foies de Poulet Sautés transforms humble chicken livers into a rich, deeply flavourful dish in under 15 minutes. The livers are seared until caramelized on the outside but still pink and creamy inside, then finished with shallots, balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs. Served on toast or with a green salad, this is an affordable French bistro classic.

chicken-liverfrenchbistroquick

Ingredients

Servings:
4

Instructions

👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Mise en Place Saves Time

Even for quick recipes, spend 3 minutes measuring and prepping everything before you turn on the heat. It sounds counterintuitive, but it actually speeds up cooking because you're never scrambling mid-recipe.

Season Generously

Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.

Nutrition Per Serving

210
Calories
22g
Protein
10g
Fat
6g
Carbs
Fiber0g
Sugar4g
Sodium420mg

Reviews

4.7 / 5 (234 reviews)
Rachel T.
May 27, 2025

Made this for a dinner party and everyone asked for the recipe.

Ryan B.
Dec 25, 2025

Easy to follow and turned out amazing. A new favourite.

Michael I.
Nov 13, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Rachel Y.
Jun 12, 2025

Best chicken recipe I have tried in a long time.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:
5 min
Cook:
10 min
Total:
15 min
Servings:
4
Difficulty:
Easy

Pro Tips

  • 1Don't overcook — livers should be slightly pink inside for the best texture.
  • 2Dry livers thoroughly to achieve a proper sear.
  • 3Soak livers in milk for 30 minutes before cooking to mellow the flavour.

Variations

  • Add a splash of port wine instead of balsamic.
  • Blend into a smooth chicken liver pâté.
  • Add caramelized onions for extra sweetness.

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Foies de Poulet sautéed with balsamic glaze and herbs
Chef Marco Deluca

Chef Marco Deluca

Head Chef & Recipe Developer

Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience

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