“Aaah, chicken livers… you either love ‘em or hate ‘em. I must admit, I dated two blokes in my life that wouldn’t touch them – until they tried my peri-peri chicken livers! One was completely converted, and I am married to the other one! Funnyman puts in formal requests for me to make them often. I think it’s the texture of the livers that bother people, so I get them browned first, then remove them from the pan, only to add them later after the sauce has thickened so they can gently cook through. This prevents them over-cooking and ‘crumbling’. They are also a fantastic source of iron. I used Nando’s® hot sauce which is a little #DirtyKeto. It is available at most supermarkets in the UK.” – Monya

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Chicken livers are an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body. They are a nutrient powerhouse, containing essential vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, riboflavin, niacin, phosphorus, and selenium.
 

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Chicken livers are particularly rich in heme iron, the type of iron that is easily absorbed by the body. Iron is crucial for preventing anaemia and maintaining healthy blood. They are also one of the best dietary sources of vitamin A, which is important for vision, immune function, and skin health.
 
Peri-peri sauce, typically made with chili peppers, contains capsaicin, a compound that has been linked to various health benefits. Capsaicin may help boost metabolism, reduce appetite, and promote weight loss when consumed in moderation. Some studies suggest that capsaicin may have a positive impact on cardiovascular health by helping to lower blood pressure.
 
The chilli peppers used in peri-peri sauce also contain antioxidants that can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for these Low-carb Peri-Peri Chicken Livers, as well as all the Meals to Break a Fast recipes on Fats of Life®.
 

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Low carb Peri-Peri Chicken Livers

A spicy, comforting bowl of chicken livers, cooked in a tomato-based sauce with the essential flavour of Nando’s® Peri-Peri hot sauce. Coming in at 12g carbs per bowl - it can be enjoyed as is, or served with Cauliflower Rice or Cauliflower Mash, if your macros allow it.

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Course Main Dish

Cuisine Portuguese

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 35 minutes minutes

Servings 3 people

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife
• universal measuring spoons
• large non-stick pan / wok

Ingredients

• 300 g (10.6 oz) chicken livers, trimmed weight
• 1 1/2 TB coconut oil
• 1/2 yellow pepper, core removed and chopped small
• 150 g (5.3 oz) mushrooms, quartered
• 20 g (0.7 oz) pickled Jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1/2 tin chopped / crushed tomatoes
• 65 g (2.3 oz) Nando’s® Peri-Peri Hot Sauce
• 1/4 tsp powdered erythritol, confectioners
• 65 g (2.3 oz) sour cream
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

• Drain the chicken livers in a colander to remove excess liquid from the packaging. Trim excess sinew, then chop into 2cm / 1-inch pieces. (The weight indicated in the ingredients list should be your yield after trimming.)
• Heat one tablespoon coconut oil in a large pan over high heat and brown the chicken livers until caramelised and only slightly pink on the inside (test one piece to check), this takes approximately 1-2 minutes. Remove the livers from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the remaining coconut oil to the same pan and gently cook the yellow peppers over low heat to soften. Once softened, add the mushrooms and jalapenos and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, increasing the heat to allow the mushrooms to caramelise. Stir continuously to avoid the mixture catching.
• Add the chopped tomatoes add the Nando’s® Peri-Peri hot sauce, and reduce the heat to low, simmering gently for 5-7 minutes until the sauce is starting to reduce.
• Return the chicken livers to the pan and continue to cook, stirring regularly for another 5-7 minutes until the livers have completely cooked through and the sauce has thickened completely. Stir in the sweetener, followed by three-quarters of the sour cream.
• Stir to warm the sour cream through, then remove the pan from the heat. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then divide between 2 bowls. Add a dollop of the remaining sour cream on each and scatter over plenty of chopped parsley.

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A clean keto version (using a homemade hot sauce) features in my cookbook KETO KITCHEN.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                         428Kcal / 1791kJ
Fat                                 33g
Carbohydrates              12g
Protein                           24g

Allergens
Milk
Eggs (may be found in some brands of sour cream - check label)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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