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Chicken au Poivre

Savory Chicken au Poivre: Comforting French Delight at Home

Experience the rich flavors of Chicken au Poivre with this easy recipe featuring tender chicken thighs in a creamy, peppery sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Can use chicken breasts or pork for variations.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Any vegetable oil can be used.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
  • to taste teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked for best results.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use low-sodium butter for reduced salt.
  • 1 small Minced Shallot Onions can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns Ground black pepper for a milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Use dried thyme, adjusting the quantity.
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Cognac White wine can be used.
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Use regular broth if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half or milk for a lighter option.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Leaves Optional if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • zip-top bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken au Poivre
  1. Crush the black peppercorns in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin or heavy pan for about 30 seconds.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and freshly cracked pepper and let them rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced shallot, crushed peppercorns, and fresh thyme. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with brandy or cognac, scraping the browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth to the skillet, stir, and simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and return the seared chicken, simmering for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Plate the chicken and drizzle with sauce, garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 37gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Fresh herbs and careful seasoning enhance the dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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