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Easy Chicken au Poivre

Creamy Easy Chicken au Poivre for a Delightful Dinner

This Easy Chicken au Poivre offers rich flavors and creamy peppercorn sauce for an indulgent dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Trim excess fat
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Essential for cooking
  • to taste Salt Use to season well
  • to taste Black Pepper Use to season well
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 1 medium Minced Shallots Can substitute with minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns Crush lightly
  • 4 sprigs Thyme Can use dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup Brandy or Cognac Can substitute with dry white wine
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Regular broth works too
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, use half-and-half
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Parsley Optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Chicken au Poivre
  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet and add olive oil. Sear the seasoned chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter, then sauté minced shallots and thyme for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  4. Add the crushed black peppercorns and cook for an additional minute to release their oils.
  5. Pour in brandy or cognac, scraping the skillet to gather browned bits. Reduce for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add chicken broth and let it simmer until reduced by half, approximately 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and return the seared chicken to the skillet, cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes.
  8. Plate the chicken, pour the sauce over, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider pairing with fresh pasta or mashed potatoes. Serve warm for best results.

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