Southern Dirty Rice

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken Liver (trimmed and rinsed)
• 1 large Onion (peeled and diced)
• 2 stalks Celery Stalks (chopped)
• 1 medium Bell Pepper (any color, diced)
• 3 cups Cooked Rice (preferably day‑old rice for better texture)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, chop the celery stalks, and dice the bell pepper. Rinse the chicken liver and pat dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4‑5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Cook Chicken Liver

   Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the chicken liver in a single layer. Sauté for 3‑4 minutes, turning once, until the liver is browned on the outside but still slightly pink inside.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

4. Combine Rice

   Stir the cooked rice into the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the liver and vegetables. Cook for another 3‑4 minutes, allowing the rice to heat through and absorb flavors.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Season and Finish

   Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Give the mixture one final stir, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

6. Plate and Serve

   Transfer the skillet contents to a serving dish or serve directly from the pan. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g