Trim the chicken livers, removing any connective tissue or membranes.
chicken livers
In a large frying pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
unsalted butter
Add the garlic and shallots to the pan and cook until fragrant and softened.
garlic, shallots
Add the chicken livers to the pan and sauté until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the sautéed livers, heavy cream, water, fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, and black pepper.
heavy cream, water, fresh thyme leaves, sea salt, black pepper
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the pate mixture into ramekins or small serving dishes.
Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once chilled, the chicken liver pate is ready to be served.