Chicken Livers W/Caramelized Onion and Madeira

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 3 onions, sliced thin (about 4 cups)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 1/4 lbs chicken livers, cut in half
• 1/2 cup madeira wine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In a frying pan, heat 2 Tablespoons of the oil over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper and sugar.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are well browned, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the onions from the pan and put on a serving platter or individual plates and keep warm.

5. 5

   In the same frying pan, heat the remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil over moderately high heat.

6. 6

   Season the chicken livers with the remaining salt & pepper.

7. 7

   Put the livers in the pan, in two batches if necessary, and cook for 2 minutes. Turn and cook until browned, about 2 minutes longer.

8. 8

   The livers should still be pink inside.

9. 9

   Remove the chicken livers from the pan and put them on top of the onions.

10. 10

    Return the pan to the heat and add Madeira.

11. 11

    Boil rapidly, scraping the bottom of the pan to dislodge any brown bits, for 1 minute.

12. 12

    Pour the sauce over the livers and the onions.

13. 13

    Top with egg (if using) and parsley.

14. 14

    Variations: Use 1/2 cup of Sherry or 1/2 cup of Port instead of Madeira.