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🌍Authentic French recipe from a France-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Chicken Au Poivre

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Chicken Au Poivre is a classic dish that highlights the bold flavors of black pepper paired with rich cream. Traditionally served in bistros, it embodies the French culinary art of elevating simple ingredients through technique. Today, this dish is enjoyed worldwide, often with variations that incorporate different types of meat or sauces.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
chicken breasts
black peppercorns
butter
olive oil
shallots
heavy cream
brandy
salt
parsley

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

brandy

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White wine offers a similar acidity without the cost of brandy.

1

Crack black peppercorns coarsely using a mortar and pestle or rolling pin.

2

Season chicken breasts with salt and coat both sides with cracked pepper.

3

Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

4

Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.

5

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

6

Add shallots to the same skillet and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

7

Pour in brandy and scrape up any browned bits from the pan, cooking for 1-2 minutes.

8

Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

9

Return chicken to the skillet and coat with the sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

10

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingdeglazing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Poulet au Poivre
Local Name: Poulet au poivre

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