Crispy Chicken Livers a la Bistek
Fried Chicken livers with onions, garlic, and a tangy, savory lemon-soy sauce for an easy, tasty, and budget friendly dinner meal!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds chicken liver, cut into halves
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- canola oil
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup juice)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced thinly into rings
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
Instructions
- 1
Rinse chicken liver and pat dry.
- 2
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Dredge liver in flour mixture to fully coat.
- 4
In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inches deep of oil.
- 5
Add liver in batches and cook, turning as needed, until golden and crispy. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- 6
In a bowl, combine lemon juice, soy sauce, and water. Set aside.
- 7
In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 minute or until half done. Remove from pan and keep warm.
- 8
Add garlic to pan and cook, stirring regularly, until lightly browned and aromatic.
- 9
Add lemon-soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil.
- 10
Add chicken livers and gently toss to coat. Continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until heated and sauce is slightly thickened.
- 11
Transfer to serving platter and garnish with onions. Serve hot.