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chicken liver rumaki recipe

Chicken Liver Rumaki Recipe

180kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
40 minutes
Total 1 hour 15 minutes
The chicken liver rumaki recipe is a savory appetizer made by wrapping tender chicken livers (often with water chestnuts) in crispy bacon and baking or broiling until perfectly cooked. It delivers a rich, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor that makes it ideal for parties, holidays, and finger-food platters.
Servings 6 servings
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken livers cleaned and trimmed
  • 8 –10 slices bacon cut in half
  • 1 can water chestnuts optional, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: teriyaki or sweet chili sauce for serving

Equipment

Method

  1. Clean and trim chicken livers into bite-sized pieces.
    chicken liver rumaki recipe
  2. (Optional) Marinate livers in soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar for 15–30 minutes.
  3. Place a piece of chicken liver (and water chestnut if using) on bacon strip.
  4. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Arrange on a baking tray or broiler pan.
    chicken liver rumaki recipe
  6. Bake or broil at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, turning once.
  7. Cook until bacon is crispy and liver is fully cooked.
  8. Serve hot with dipping sauce if desired.
    chicken liver rumaki recipe

Nutrition

Calories180kcal

Notes

  • Do not overcook, as chicken liver becomes dry quickly.
  • Reposited flavor improves with a short marinade.
  • Use thick-cut bacon for better structure and crispiness.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
  • Can be pre-assembled and refrigerated before cooking.chicken liver rumaki recipe

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