Poussin (young chicken) liver

A small tender light brown liver of a young bird, soft, with a delicate taste without bitterness, for quick sauteing with onion and port, pate and warm salads.

Poussin (young chicken) liver is a small tender light brown or burgundy liver of a young bird, soft, smooth, with a very delicate taste without bitterness and a minimum of connective tissue, cooking in a couple of minutes. It is quickly sauteed in butter with onion, thyme, garlic and port, made into pate-mousse, warm salads, risotto, fillings for tartlets and served on toast.

Calories, proteins, fats and carbohydrates per 100 g of product

By cooking method

Values below are per 100 g of the product in the selected preparation

Poussin (young chicken) liver, Raw: Calories 119.0 kcal, Proteins 16.9 grams, Fats 4.8 grams, Carbohydrates 0.7 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories119.0 kcal

Proteins16.9 grams

Fats4.8 grams

Carbohydrates0.7 grams

Poussin (young chicken) liver, Stewed: Calories 167.0 kcal, Proteins 24.5 grams, Fats 6.5 grams, Carbohydrates 0.9 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories167.0 kcal

Proteins24.5 grams

Fats6.5 grams

Carbohydrates0.9 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 69 g cooked

Poussin (young chicken) liver, Fried: Calories 172.0 kcal, Proteins 25.8 grams, Fats 6.4 grams, Carbohydrates 1.1 grams per 100 g of product.

Calories172.0 kcal

Proteins25.8 grams

Fats6.4 grams

Carbohydrates1.1 grams

Yield: 100 g raw → 66 g cooked

Data: USDA FoodData Central

Recipes with this ingredient

Chicken liver with cheeseAuthor's cuisine | Main courses

Chicken liver with cheese is a dish that combines the tenderness of offal with the rich spiciness of blue cheese. It may trace back to French cuisine, where creamy textures and exquisite flavor nuances are cherished. Cooked in cream, the liver becomes soft, and the addition of nutmeg adds sophistication. The blue cheese, with its bright saltiness, balances the sweet taste of the liver, creating depth and expressiveness. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or an impressive presentation for guests. Pair it with light white wine, fresh bread, and herbs to highlight the nobility of flavor nuances. It requires no complex ingredients but reveals the art of blending textures and aromas, turning simplicity into culinary luxury.