Chicken Liver Parfait with Spiced Apple Chutney and Melba Toast

Exquisite chicken liver parfait served with homemade spiced apple chutney and crispy, thin Melba toast triangles for a classic appetizer.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 705.1 kcals 2820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 36 grams 144.1 grams
Fat 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Protein 30.6 grams 122.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
175
g
Fruits
2
piece
GrainsCereals
8
slice
White Bread
crusts removed
Liquids
3
tbsp
Meat
500
g
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Garlic
chopped
2
sprig
2
leaf
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Line a loaf tin with cling film.
  • Melt one tablespoon of butter in a frying pan and fry chicken livers for 2 minutes until golden.
  • Add garlic, herbs, and sherry, then carefully ignite the alcohol and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Blend the liver mixture with the remaining butter in a food processor until smooth and season.
  • Spoon the paste into the tin and chill in the fridge for three hours until set.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in oil until softened.
  • Stir in apples, cinnamon, and ginger, then cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add vinegar and sugar, then simmer until the mixture thickens.
  • Puree half of the chutney in a food processor.
  • Mix the puree back with the chunky chutney and season.
  • Toast the bread slices under a hot grill for 2 minutes per side.
  • Slice the toast horizontally and grill the soft sides until crisp.
  • Cut the toast slices into triangles.
  • Serve the parfait with toast and apple chutney.