Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.75 cup

whole milk

3 unit

eggs

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

ground nutmeg

2 cup

all-purpose flour

6 piece

boneless chicken breast halves with skin

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

kosher salt

0.33 tsp

white pepper

6 tbsp

unsalted butter

divided

3 tbsp

olive oil

1 pound

chicken livers

trimmed and halved

0.75 cup

dried Bing cherries

1 cup

port wine

1.5 cup

brown chicken stock

1 tbsp

cornstarch

1 tbsp

cold water

0.5 cup

unsalted butter

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare spaetzle batter by blending milk, eggs, salt, and nutmeg in a food processor until smooth.

Step 2
~3 min

Add flour to the batter and blend until smooth. The batter should be thick and sticky.

Step 3
~3 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 4
~3 min

Press spaetzle batter through a potato ricer into the boiling water.

Step 5
~3 min

Simmer spaetzle until they float to the surface.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove spaetzle with a slotted spoon and place them in a buttered baking dish.

Step 7
~3 min

Combine flour, salt, and pepper on a sheet of waxed paper.

Step 8
~3 min

Coat chicken breasts in the flour mixture, patting off excess.

Step 9
~3 min

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 10
~3 min

Add chicken skin-side down and cook until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side.

Step 11
~3 min

Transfer chicken to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.

Step 12
~3 min

In a separate skillet, melt butter and add olive oil.

Step 13
~3 min

Add chicken livers and cook without moving for 2 minutes per side. Livers should be pink in the middle.

Step 14
~3 min

Transfer chicken livers to the platter with the chicken.

Step 15
~3 min

Wipe out the first skillet with paper towels.

Step 16
~3 min

Add butter and olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 17
~3 min

Add cherries, port wine, and chicken stock, and bring to a simmer.

Step 18
~3 min

Cook until the sauce is reduced by a third.

Step 19
~3 min

Stir together cornstarch and cold water, then stir into the sauce and cook until thick.

Step 20
~3 min

Add chicken breasts skin-side up to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.

Step 21
~3 min

Add chicken livers to the skillet and turn to coat with sauce.

Step 22
~3 min

Keep warm over low heat.

Step 23
~3 min

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown.

Step 24
~3 min

Add spaetzle and toss until heated through.

Step 25
~3 min

Season spaetzle to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 26
~3 min

Pile spaetzle on a platter and top with chicken and sauce to serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the chicken skin is dry before searing for optimal browning.

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken livers.

Adjust the sauce thickness to your liking by adding more or less cornstarch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Spaetzle can be made 2 hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted asparagus or green beans.

Pair with a fresh green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Asparagus
Green Beans
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany (Spaetzle)

Cultural Significance

Spaetzle is a traditional German noodle dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Holiday Dinner
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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