Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil

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A savory, nutrient-packed pâté made with pasture-raised chicken liver and coconut oil to combat fatigue and dizziness during Whole30. This French-inspired one-pot recipe (whole30), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs Pasture-raised chicken livers, Coconut oil, Apple cider vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 French cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken livers dry with paper towels and remove any connective tissue. Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat until melted.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken livers and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but still slightly pink in the center. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Transfer livers to a food processor with 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed, then chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil take to make?

Total time is about 18 minutes (10 min prep + 8 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pasture-raised chicken livers from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Iron-Boosting Chicken Liver Pâté with Coconut Oil whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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