Stir Fry Chicken Liver in Black Pepper Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Stir Fry Chicken Liver in Black Pepper Sauce! This quick and easy recipe transforms tender chicken livers into a savory delight with a rich, peppery glaze. Marinated in soy sauce and cornstarch for added depth, the livers are stir-fried to perfection alongside vibrant red bell peppers and onions. The homemade black pepper sauce, made with oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and a hint of sugar, envelops every bite in bold, umami-packed goodness. Garnished with fresh scallions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles for a comforting and nutritious meal. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a delicious way to explore new flavors while keeping dinner simple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken livers
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 medium (sliced into strips) red bell pepper
- 1 medium (sliced) onion
- 1.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 stalks (sliced for garnish) scallions
Instructions
Clean the chicken livers thoroughly, trimming away any sinew or fat. Rinse with water and pat dry using paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken livers with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken livers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, just until they are browned on the outside but not fully cooked. Remove the livers from the skillet and set them aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
Return the partially cooked chicken livers to the skillet. Add the freshly ground black pepper, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and water. Stir everything together and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the livers are fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more black pepper or soy sauce if desired.
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.6 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1575 mg | 525% | |
| Sodium | 8373 mg | 364% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.0 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 29.3 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 1713 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
