Chicken Liver Pâté Creamy Silky Smooth EASY Spread

This Chicken liver pâté is a rich and silky spread with earthy notes from fresh thyme and a hint of warmth from allspice. Butter and heavy cream elevate the creamy texture, while the optional brandy adds depth and subtle sweetness. It's a luxurious, flavorful appetizer perfect for spreading on crusty bread or crackers.
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Ingredients:
500g chicken livers, trimmed
150g unsalted butter (divided into 100g and 50g)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
60ml - 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
60ml - 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
1 tsp ground allspice (optional) Recomended
Optional: Extra melted butter for sealing
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[@JohninRosc]

I've made this recipe - it's to die for! Many thanks.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@belindagreen3870]

I love chicken liver pate. 🎉

[@BackyardChef]

I do too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@kencourt5045]

I made xmas cakes last year and soaked the fruit in brandy then kept the fruited brandy which was left over, put this in my chicken liver pate and it was the best thing i have done in my cooking journey. it was fantastic.

[@BackyardChef]

Fantastic! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Maggie-rr8gi]

My mom made this every Christmas. It was delicious and I think it was the same recipe.

[@BackyardChef]

Great memories. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

What a great treat for Christmas. ♥️

[@paulgdlmx]

Your "no drama" is much appreciated. So many cooking videos are made by silly pontifs disseminating their kitchen dogma.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - I agree. Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@Ejuicey]

I agree too. Excellent channel. Hope he doesn't change too much after his channel gets massive

[@BaFunGool]

"Off the chart" and "over the top" Love it. Cheers.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@falconhoof3421]

With caramelised onions and a cranberry jam/pickle. Looks great, might give this one a go.

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@owenyexley7290]

This one is on my 'to do' list.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@caroleyoung1868]

Yum, chicken liver pate and crunchy buttery toast. Great stuff. Thankyou Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@QUIGS102]

Yes typical Yorkshireman, Leeds. No nonsense.

[@BackyardChef]

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[@chiccabay9911]

I just came from the kitchen to see what you are doing today..and had to smile.I have chicken livers frying in onions and garlic, tomatoes ,mustard and cream...and a few spices of course.So,this I will definitely make.Thank you very much.I LOVE liver.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. What a fantastic coincidence. Best, Rik

[@PaulWright-o2t]

My Ma, Pate on toast with Orange. Savoury Petits four. You should go on tour? Your cooking is my memories. Everyone's, If not? God love you for simple food.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@8.5gc-liber]

The same receipe my Grandmother used except for addition of nutmeg not all spice. Sometimes she made it using rabbit liver which I thought tasted better. Thank you for reminding me. Carry on showing wonderful receipes.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@terrierqueen4091]

I've also been using nutmeg in my mock pate for years, but this year (pate is a New Years' tradition in my family) I'll try the allspice.

[@sharonwilliams2757]

Wow chef Rik...❤ I love chicken liver 🐔🐓 YOU THE BEST 👌💯

[@BackyardChef]

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[@emmagodsall1820]

Nice on a piece of toast with a cup of tea

[@BackyardChef]

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[@annikee5925]

Rabbit liver pâté is fab too. Great recipe, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@susanvanderbilt358]

OMG.. blast from the past! I used to put wine in mine..( German white).. brandy for drinking!😂

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@KarenG.-qs7wc]

Wow, that's one buttery dish, lovelies😋 I think I'll make this.👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@brendarigdonsbrensden.8350]

Butter makes a pâté wonderful.❤️

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@thaisstone5192]

I really like chicken liver pate'. Such a nice, simple recipe!!! Thanks, Rik!!!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@sugarynugs]

i love pate and that looked great and easy to make 👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Very easy. Best, Rik

[@audreycasassa1683]

Love chicken liver and pate. Excellent video as always!

[@BackyardChef]

Thanks so much! Best, Rik

[@jasonpowell9022]

I cooked your sausage and apple pie last Sunday Rik. We all loved it!

[@BackyardChef]

Wonderfull. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@adnacraigo6590]

I love liver so I know that I will love this.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I've just had it for breakfast on toast. Best, Rik

[@gailcullinan349]

Love it. Pure butter

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@TheCommonGardenTater1]

Wonderful Rik, just wonderful. With a Glass of good rich Red Wine I would say is the best accompaniment.

[@BackyardChef]

Oh Yes! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pinkmarshmallow352]

Oh yes. Another excellent recipe. One I shall be making for Christmas! Wow. Thank you Rik. Saved! 💕

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@wwsuwannee7993]

Tarragon works well here too. If you want even less fiddly use a beef or pork liver. Not quite the same flavor but so what. These are great, and this one here is spot on...good one Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tridsonline]

👍🏻 Fabulous! Although i do prefer cooking it all the way through. Nice touch with the fresh thyme in the butter! When i make it for friends and family, i call it _faux gras._ Each bite pure perfection with a sip of Port or Sherry 👌🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Joe_0808]

because chicken liver is so "fiddly", I use turkey liver for the pâté. it's easier to handle and the taste is nearly the same. I can also recommend adding a peeled apple. 1/3 onion, 1/3 liver, 1/3 apple. Give it a try ;) the all spice "trick" is new for me and i will def try it! thanks for sharing.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@hablin1]

Another favorite of mine ❤

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[@mermaida.3999]

That looks absolutely fabulous!!!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@jaynesenior7603]

Fantastic, this has been something I’ve wanted to do for ages….thank you as ever

[@BackyardChef]

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[@GillNolan]

I haven't watched today and I'm drooling. It's my all time fave 😋x

[@BackyardChef]

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[@Ejuicey]

Oooooh one of my faves. No joke i could eat a kilo 0f that on lightly toasted sourdough. Star you are my man, family and i love your vids. Despite the fact you make me hungry when i shouldnt be. Star ya are

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@pandoraalberts5267]

I never thought of allspice. Sounds great. I make my pate with Cape Ruby Port and a bit of lemon zest blended in. And a rosemary sprig to stick in the middle, it looks festive on the table. Thanks, Rik, you make me want to revisit old favourites!❤️😋

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds great! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

I don’t know why I’ve never made this? I’ve made Brussels pate plenty. Looks delicious! xx

[@BackyardChef]

This is easy too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@lilliankeane5731]

That would happily be on my menu choice for my last meal! 😂thanks Rik, outstanding as always! 🙌🏼.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@lauraellen189]

Oh my gosh! That looks so good. I absolutely love liver paté and any liver dish. I just got diagnosed with a dairy allergy, and I am truly devastated.

[@BackyardChef]

Oh Dear! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

@@lauraellen189 I wonder if coconut cream would cream up the pate for you???💕

[@lauraellen189]

@virginiaallisonpeck2517 yes, I was wondering what I could use as the fat replacement. It might be worth a try. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@robbinallan3767]

Omg. When I lived in Washington DC, used to buy liver Pate in Georgetown made with Cognac and black truffle. It was so fabulous. I'll be making this especially over the holidays. ❤

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

The dog approves Rikmeister he loves brussels pâté so I'm sure he'd love this one. I can't bring myself to try it personally. Enjoyed watching you make it though mate!

[@BackyardChef]

Nice one! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@mrdangiles90]

@@BackyardChef not a reflection of your recipe mate, I have a few foods I can't try and pâté is one of them. This recipe will be a delight to most

[@BackyardChef]

@@mrdangiles90 No worries - we can't all like the same mate - if we did there wouldn't be anything left to eat. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@alexplane5359]

Awesome 👌 just got chicken livers too . Looking forward to seeing your version rik. Thing that allows gets me in my recipe is brandy. Expensive if you don't buy a big bottle, end drinking the rest before I can make another batch hehe! Great upload again sir 🫡

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@geoffbensley5042]

Making my mouth water again Rik, the pate looks phenomenal 👌. I also really want to try your corned beef recipe 😋.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

[@workingclasscook870]

I've been craving Bahn Mi and it's not the same without chicken liver pate, yum!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@roberthowe2910]

Yum yum

[@BackyardChef]

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[@PatriciaCrosmas]

Fantastic...and so easy! Thank you 😊

[@BackyardChef]

It is indeed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tarmacdemon]

Nice one Rik one of me Favourites 😋

[@BackyardChef]

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[@samanthafox2664]

This is so SPOOKY - Mr Fox and I did our weekly shop today and got a kilo of pork loin for your Burstarma recipe. Had some shop bought pate on a bit of French stick for lunch and I said to myself "I wonder if Rik has a pate recipe? Anyway, got on with some chores etc and finally just sat down to find this! How mad is that??!! Thanks so much x

[@BackyardChef]

Wowzer! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AudreyWenham]

Years ago when we did Supper party’s. I always made this and it was the first to disappear. The men really made a bee line for it. You brought back happy memories as well as demonstrating a much loved receipt. Thanks Rik.❤️😊

[@BackyardChef]

Yes an old time favourite of many. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@bornfreeprepperthailand]

I made some not too long ago but with pork liver! Nice how it turned out I’ve got some chicken liver in the fridge I’m going to make!😂❤️👍

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Terenia531]

I wish you were my next door neighbour, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@fishnchips2423]

No idea pate was that easy to make. Now I can add this to my snacks when the mates pop over. Really nice on mini crusty toasted bread or cheese biscuits. Thanks mate.

[@BackyardChef]

Agreed! Yes its easy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@cflores9275]

One of my favorites! Thank you for sharing, Rik.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

Delicious, darlin man. Wished you all lived next door, we could share the cooking ❤😂❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I would gladly share. Best, Rik

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

@@BackyardChef You are joy. Stay happy and stay strong.❤️✝️🕊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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@@virginiaallisonpeck2517 Thank you. Best, Rik

[@geraldjohnson8871]

Fifty yrs ago l used to get goose liver pate at the deli, but today it is non existent. So l may try your waybwith chicken liver pate. Amen. Than you it looks real Appetizing.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@normawilkinson3642]

Hi Rick love your vlogs. And I’m glad that you are putting in how to freeze your great recipes. Keep it up.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@jennyt966]

We used to have chicken liver pate on crusty toast, just like that, for a starter, if it was on the menu. We loved it. I've never thought about how it's made though. Easier than you'd think. Thanks for sharing another great recipe, Rik.

[@kathleenmckerrow7701]

Thanks Rik, this recipe is the next in line. I love pate 😋

[@BackyardChef]

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[@traceyjones3334]

Looks absolutely delicious 🤤

[@BackyardChef]

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[@sheilabrown3885]

Yummy looks delicious ❤ thank you

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[@sheilabrown3885]

@@BackyardChef You're Welcome

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@@sheilabrown3885 Thank you. Best, Rik

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@@BackyardChef You're Welcome

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks Rik! Making this for Christmas! 👌😋

[@BackyardChef]

Great idea! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@daphnetilling6034]

If you have not done it already could you please do the classic Brussels pate and a duck and orange pate. Totally my favs :)

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@AlineCohen-r2z]

Thank you, I love pate and this is really easy to do. You have a love affair with butter and I do like that - too many people are scared of butter but it's irreplaceable. More power to your cooking elbow, Rik!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@kirstifitzpatrick]

Amazing Rik I remember making chicken liver pate years ago it was delicious this will be great for the upcoming festive season 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@GillNolan]

Now I have watched and I cant believe it's so simple. Just got to find a decent butcher to get the livers from, not so easy these days 😢x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Very easy indeed. Best, Rik

[@JMN-n2j3EBE777]

Superb! Love it Rik! ❤❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@sbpierce9987]

One of my fave appies to make for Christmas time

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@valerieslater-t1v]

Delicious, and soooo simple, thanks Rik, I will be making a visit to my butcher shortly !!!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Yes very simple. Hope you enjoy. Best, Rik

[@anniefitt8623]

The connective tissue makes a really nice treat for pets, so no need to chuck it out!

[@BackyardChef]

Mine get everything - they love Yorkshire Puddings too! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@tawnya0627]

Right up my alley!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@NancyGaynor-p6q]

My Mom used chicken shmaltz. 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@hadelidell4285]

A quel point les pâtés sont-ils répandus en Angleterre ? En France on trouve des centaines et des centaines de patés différents 🤗 Un bon paté, du bon pain et une bonne salade font un excellent déjeuner !

[@BackyardChef]

Ils le sont en effet - merci, bien à vous, Rik

[@amandah4834]

Oo Rik I used to make this all the time I don’t know why I stopped ( I think it was difficult to get the chicken livers )but now iv seen your video I will be making it again it’s delicious thank you 😋Amanda xx

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. I actually heard yesterday from someone on here that the Chicken livers are hard to get hold of. Best, Rik

[@michaelamann3060]

Delicious 👍🏻

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@michaelbratton3319]

I'm doing that 1 tommorow 😋looks delicious?cheers Ric

[@BackyardChef]

Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@megfreeth4377]

Lovely Gagarin make this’ll the time similar recipe but never used thyme but will be doing next time looks lush x

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978]

It's so easy to make a liver pate, I made some a couple of months ago and stuck in the freezer, might be using it up very soon 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Yes it is indeed! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dm3144]

That looks super delicious. I am going to make that for sure.! I’d love the taste of chicken and turkey livers Kidneys and hearts as well Yummy 🧑‍🍳🇺🇸

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@martasarber7133]

Thank you!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@stevewalsh9806]

Hi Rik, livers on shopping list, never made with all spice, looking forward to trying, how about a flowering onion recipe, cheers redcar steve p.s. we've renamed your channel, what's Rik having for tea today lol

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. All spice trade secret - not now! Best, Rik

[@terrierqueen4091]

While I use chicken livers for my New Years' traditional pate, I also take the liver from my Thanksgiving turkey and make a small batch. I find the liver is larger in the free range, farm raised birds. Butterball never again!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@Balance-v8x]

Mmmm need to try this

[@BackyardChef]

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[@andysmith819]

Perfect!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

[@allenbrown8158]

I would love to make that, but no chance of getting chicken livers in Wales, Asda have even stopped selling normal liver, the butchers shops are all closed or closing, got a job to get kidney now as well. all the wont cook cant cook brigade dont know what to do with it. but thanks for doing it.

[@BackyardChef]

Oh no, what a shame. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@patriciaclark6171]

I’ve made this for years but add sage and green peppercorns, no allspice. I use less butter as watching cholesterol 😊

[@BackyardChef]

Sounds lovely! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@phyllismulkey3778]

looks so good

[@danepoling4503]

My wife tells of time when they were children being forced to eat liver. She wore her robe to dinner once and put the liver in the pocket of the robe and forgot about it ...until her mother washed the robe. There was liver through out the laundry.😂 Now she loves liver paste. Go figure.

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - love it! Thank you. Best, Rik

[@ThroughHisEyes444]

This is great❣️ I don’t like buying it because it always has pork and cold pork stinks to me lol. I would also like to use truffle oil and duck liver!

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@johnbaldwin143]

Right up my street that one Rik. Field to fork and waste nothing!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@anjelahawkins3764]

PLEASE RIK. A RECIPE FOR SMOKED TROUT, CRAB

[@BackyardChef]

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[@carolvenables3970]

Oh yes, I would make mine a bit coarser cause I like a bit of rough 😳

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - well you certainly watching rough cooking it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@JohnsBigTable]

So you fry stuff in buttet, add dome more butter add some more butter put ut in a container and seal with butter. The you get some toast, buttrred of course, and spread the pate on. Obviously a man after my own heart, youll do for me old son!

[@BackyardChef]

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[@sgtmark8844]

Sorry mate I always equate liver to the oil filter in my car they both do the same thing. 😂. My mother loved liver and attempted to pass that love on to her 7 sons when we were growing up, she was however unsuccessful. The recipe looks like it would appeal heavily to those with a hankering for livers. Cheers mate

[@BackyardChef]

No worries, buddy we all cant like the same. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@pandoraalberts5267]

Hehheheh, all the more for us! 😂

[@jd9119]

If you just had some dental work done and it hurts to chew, this should be your "go to" for dinner.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@SandraWatson-p2h]

What about making liver sausage, you can not get it anywhere now. ❤❤

[@BackyardChef]

On it already. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chucky2316]

You can get it at the local farm shop or butchers. You won't get it in morrisons or alike

[@SusanCollins-dk9kv]

Hi, any chance you can show us how to make homemade Branston piccalilli? Thanks.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@geradkavanagh8240]

Could you bottle at high temperature, add some butter or lard as a cap then seal the bottles to produce a shelf stable pate?

[@BackyardChef]

No idea! I haven't tried. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chucky2316]

Thyme is of the essecnce rik 😂. Did yiu see what i did there my friend

[@BackyardChef]

Ha ha ha - you do it everyday - love it. Thank you. Best, Rik

[@dianeladico1769]

😁

[@57WillysCJ]

Good one. Without a special order mostly all we see is liverwurst here and not the highest quality.

[@BackyardChef]

Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chucky2316]

Can you make it out of pork rik like a ardennes pate .

[@BackyardChef]

Not a Chicken liver pate - sorry got my own back! For the thyme! Ha ha ha. You could make a straight pork pate - the Ardennes has a stack of ingredients - I might make that. Bacon, Pork, Liver and herbs , brandy or cognac etc Thank you. Best, Rik

[@chucky2316]

@BackyardChef cool interesting stugg rik. I do love ardennes pate rough or the smooth