Chicken With Green Peppercorn Sauce Recipe

Inspired by the classic French cookbook, "French Women Don't Get Fat," and featured in Cooking Light magazine, this recipe delivers juicy, tender chicken bathed in a vibrant green peppercorn sauce. A quick and easy weeknight meal, this dish bursts with flavor thanks to a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, dry sherry, and bright green peppercorns. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a satisfying family meal!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 417.1 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken With Green Peppercorn Sauce

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How to Make Chicken With Green Peppercorn Sauce

  1. In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon paprika.
  2. Season chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs) generously with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until softened.
  6. Pour in 1/2 cup dry sherry and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Add 1 tablespoon green peppercorns (fresh or frozen).
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has reduced to about 1/4 cup, approximately 7-10 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons cold butter until melted and glossy.
  9. Pour the sauce over the warm chicken breasts and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

34g

Carbs

2g

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