Chicken au Poivre
Chicken thighs are paired with cracked black peppercorns, creating a pronounced peppery bite balanced by a rich cream sauce. Shallot, chicken broth, thyme, and lemon add savory depth and brightness, while parsley provides a fresh finish; serve it over rice or noodles for a comforting dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken au Poivre, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 65 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 79 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Add peppercorns to a zippered food storage bag and seal. Lightly pound them with a meat mallet or skillet until broken and cracked. Set aside.
- 2
Add olive oil and butter to a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Heat until the butter melts and stops bubbling. Swirl the pan to combine the oil and butter.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt and add it to the skillet. Cook on both sides until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- 4
Add the remaining butter and shallot to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the shallot softens, about 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in the broth, heavy cream, thyme, and cracked peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 6
Add the chicken and any juices from the plate. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Divide the chicken among plates over rice. Return the heat to medium, add the lemon juice, and cook until the sauce thickens and darkens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 8
Spoon the sauce over the chicken and garnish with parsley.
- Calories 532.45 kcal High 27%
- Protein 42.9 g Good Source 86%
- Carbohydrate 2.08 g 1%
- Total Fat 39.36 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 17.56 g High 88%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 253.35 mg High 84%
- Sodium 333.98 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 0.52 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 50.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 79.42 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken au Poivre is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 532.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken au Poivre made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Broth, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken au Poivre?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 532.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken au Poivre easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chicken au Poivre healthy?
- Chicken au Poivre has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 532.45 calories and 42.9 g of protein, or 86% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 333.98 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.56 g (88% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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