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Chicken Livers Banker Style: (Fegato Di Pollo Alla Finanziera)

Chicken Livers Banker Style: (Fegato Di Pollo Alla Finanziera) Recipe

These livers with the risotto make for some great comfort food. The recipe is courtesy of Mario Batali.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Cuisine Italian
Calories 1024.1 kcal

Ingredients
  

Risotto

  • 4 tablespoons sweet butter
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 5 -6 cups chicken stock (keep hot)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Livers

  • 3/4 lb chicken liver
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup marsala wine
  • 2 tablespoons chicken stock

Instructions
 

  • To make the risotto:
  • In a 10-12" saucepan, melt 3 Tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion and sweat (saute) until soft and translucent about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook over medium-high heat. Using a wooden spoon stir continuously until the rice is coated in the butter and begins to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO LET THE RICE BURN.
  • Keeping the heat at medium-high heat begin ladling the hot broth into the rice, about 2 ladlefuls at a time. Constantly stir with the wooden spoon until the rice has almost absorbed all of the broth.
  • Continue adding the broth bit by bit until the rice is al dente or tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Once the rice is cooked season with salt & pepper.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately add the remaining Tablespoon butter and 3/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Stir to thoroughly combine and keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Chicken Livers:
  • Dredge the chicken liver pieces through the flour until well coated. Shake to remove any excess flour and set aside.
  • In a 12" saucepan, heat the olive-oil over a medium-hot flame. Add the chicken livers and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the wine over chicken livers (carefully) and let cook until the wine evaporates, about another 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock. Keep cooking over a medium flame until the chicken livers are completely cooked, about 3 minutes more.
  • Let the broth bubble so that the sauce thickens; there should almost be no sauce in the pan, just a few droplets to keep the livers moist.
  • Serve the chicken livers immediately, in the center of a serving platter, accompanied by the hot risotto.
  • Garnish with the parsley.

Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 560gCalories: 1024.1kcalCarbohydrates: 84.7gProtein: 35.2gFat: 35.3gSaturated Fat: 14.4gCholesterol: 350.6mgSodium: 805.2mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 8.6g
Keyword < 4 Hours, Beef Liver, Brunch, Meat, Organ Meats
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