Dinner for 4

Chicken au Poivre

Name: Chicken au Poivre
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts; 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1/3 cup brandy or cognac; 1 1/2 cups beef stock / broth; 3/4 cup thickened / heavy cream

$7.65for 428 minServes 4

Pepper-crusted chicken breasts are seared, then simmered with brandy, beef stock, and cream for a smooth pan sauce.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.25 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$4.36Typical price
	Broth, 12 oz$0.07/oz typical	12 oz	$0.87Typical price
	Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	6.25 oz	$1.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.65

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

28 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

French Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.91 per serving$7.65 for 4

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Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp whole black peppercorns
1/3 cup brandy or cognac
1 1/2 cups beef stock / broth
3/4 cup thickened / heavy cream

Steps

Crush the peppercorns, then press them onto both sides of the chicken with the salt.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, remove the skillet from the heat, and carefully add the brandy.
Return the skillet to medium heat, add the stock, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream, return the chicken, and simmer for 7 minutes until it reaches 165 F.

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