One popular Lebanese chicken liver recipe is “Sawda Djej,” a simple and flavorful dish that can be served as a main course or appetizer. Here’s a recipe for four servings:
Ingredients of Lebanese chicken liver recipe
- 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions for Lebanese chicken liver recipe
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chicken livers and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are cooked through but still tender.
- Add the cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
- Remove from heat and add the lemon juice.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories | 249 |
Protein | 25g |
Fat | 12g |
Saturated Fat | 3g |
Cholesterol | 491mg |
Carbohydrate | 8g |
Fiber | 2g |
Sugar | 3g |
Sodium | 135mg |
Note: These nutrition facts are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients used.