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Chicken au Poivre

Creamy Chicken au Poivre: Your 30-Minute Bistro Dinner

Indulge in this easy Chicken au Poivre, a creamy and peppery delight perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For searing
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Enhances the richness
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Minced Shallots Forms the base of the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Whole Black Peppercorns Crushed for flavor
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Adds herbal note
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Cognac Can substitute with white wine
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Enhances savory depth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a velvety texture
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley For topping

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mortar and Pestle
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by lightly crushing the whole black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle until coarse.
  2. Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper, let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat, add butter, shallots, and thyme; sauté until translucent.
  5. Deglaze with brandy, scraping up browned bits; let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth, simmer for 5 minutes until reduced by half.
  7. Stir in heavy cream, mix well, and simmer until thickened for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook for 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 40gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a mortar and pestle for the peppercorns. Ensure you scrape the skillet well to enhance flavor.

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