spicy herbed peppercorn chicken breasts

34 Pinches
Tucson, AZ
Updated on Aug 5, 2011

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, whole
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 small bay leaf, crushed
  • 4 - chicken breasts, boned, halved and flattened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 6 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup white wine, dry
  • - parsley

How To Make spicy herbed peppercorn chicken breasts

  • Step 1
    In blender or food processor, process peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf pieces until bay leaf is no longer visible and peppercorns are coarsely cracked.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, the pepper mixture, shallots and garlic, pressing lightly so seasonings cling.
  • Step 3
    Cover with a clean sheet of waxed paper and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Discard garlic.
  • Step 5
    Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat until browned and cooked through.
  • Step 6
    Remove to serving plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Step 7
    Add wine to pan drippings and cook over high heat stirring often for about 2 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to 3 tablespoons.
  • Step 8
    Spoon over chicken breasts and garnish with parsley sprigs.

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