7 Chicken Liver Pâté Recipes That'll Impress Your Guests

Easy Chicken Liver Pate
Photo: lutzflcat

Don't splurge on expensive deli pâtés — chicken livers are so economical, and with a few additional ingredients you can make your own deliciously rich chicken liver pâté at home. It tastes great spread on crackers for a festive canapé. Or you can pack it for a picnic or double the recipe if you need a fancy food gift. Whatever you decide, give it a go with any one of these top-rated chicken liver pâté recipes.

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Liver Pâté

a rectangular ceramic dish of pate
Seattle2Sydney

Sometimes the oldest recipes are the best. This traditional chicken liver pâté is simply delicious spread on sourdough toast with a dollop of apple chutney. "This is an excellent recipe" said GENE PETER. "I used it for Beef Wellington and it truly made the dish. Thank you for this recipe — its a keeper!"

02 of 08

Colleen's Chicken Liver Pâté

pate dip in a white container with rosemary springs and crackers on the side
lutzflcat

"I've tried many of the chicken liver recipes on this site, but hands down, this is my favorite!" says Allrecipes Allstar lutzflcat. "The texture is creamy and spreadable, and that little kick from the peppercorns and red pepper flakes is spot on. I've had the best pâté in my life in Paris, but this recipe measures up very well."

03 of 08

Easy Chicken Liver Pâté

Easy Chicken Liver Pate
lutzflcat

Your guests are in for a treat with this classic creamy chicken liver pâté that's enriched with brandy. Serve with assorted crackers and caramelized onion chutney. For longer storage, cover pâté with a thin layer of melted butter, cover, and refrigerate or freeze.

04 of 08

Chicken Liver Pate with Currants

Chicken Liver Pate with Currants
Cheri

Currants are soaked in a brandy-based orange liqueur until plump, then blended with cooked chicken livers, garlic, cream, fresh thyme, and allspice to make this slightly sweet, super rich chicken liver pâté.

05 of 08

Jo's Chicken Liver Pâté

Jo's Chicken Liver Pate
clover

Chicken livers are cooked in butter with onion, garlic, white wine, and herbs, then blended with capers into a smooth pâté. Home cook Jennifer Weiss gave this chicken liver pâté recipe 5 stars: "THIS PATE IS FAB-U-LOSO!! I have a keen appreciation for pate and this recipe does not disappoint."

06 of 08

Chicken Liver Pâté

Chicken Liver Pate
Mixit

This smooth chicken liver pâté is made with cream cheese, and flavored with sherry. Serve with crackers or go retro and make some melba toast. "This is better than pâté from the store. I will not buy it anymore...why should I?" says home cook gcontrol.

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Chef John's Pâté de Campagne

closeup of bacon-wrapped duck, pork, and chicken liver pate on a cutting board, with a slice showing the pink interior studded with pistachios
Chef John

"I realize making this pate may seem like quite a production, but if you enjoy charcuterie, this would make for a very fun, beautiful, and quite delicious project," says Chef John.

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