Chicken Au Poivre

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine cracked black peppercorns, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, diced shallots, salt, heavy cream, and brandy in a bowl.
  2. 2Salt and pepper the underside of the spatchcocked chicken, then place it in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. 3Salt and pepper the top of the chicken.
  4. 4Bake the chicken at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Pour the cream sauce mixture over the chicken.
  6. 6Return the chicken to the oven and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until done, basting 2-3 times during the cooking process.
  7. 7Once the chicken is finished and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature, give it a final baste and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole whole chicken, spatchcocked
  • 3 tbsp black peppercorn, cracked
  • 5 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
  • 2 whole shallot, finely diced
  • salt (optional)
  • 4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste optional fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

mixing bowlspatulabaking dishovenspoon

Tips

  • You can substitute cooking wine for brandy.
  • The chicken takes approximately 45 minutes to finish after adding the sauce, but check that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.