Creamy Black Pepper Chicken
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By Gary French
Creamy Black Pepper Chicken
6 steps
Prep:25minCook:35min
Change our drumsticks for thighs or do both. 6 thigh = 8 drumsticks. Prefer with skins off.
Use heavy cream instead of whole milk (if wanted)
Double herbs
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:59:46 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
27
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories700.1 kcal (35%)
Total Fat48.7 g (70%)
Carbs17.8 g (7%)
Sugars8.6 g (10%)
Protein46.2 g (92%)
Sodium1294.5 mg (65%)
Fiber5.2 g (18%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

8chicken drumsticks

1 tspsweet paprika
chicken seasoning

dried thyme

garlic powder

ground cumin

cayenne pepper

salt

black pepper

1 x 150gsoft cheese
package, preferably garlic or pepper

250mlchicken broth

280groasted bell peppers
cut into thin slices, excess oil drained

¾ cupwhole milk

1 Tbspsalted butter

1 Tbspolive oil

4garlic cloves
minced

1 tsppickled green peppercorns
chopped, young green peppercorns in brine, optional

2 tspdried oregano

fresh thyme sprigs
optional

2 tspdried thyme

1 tspblack pepper
freshly ground, more if you like pepper
Instructions
Step 1
400°F.
Step 2
Combine the ingredients for the seasoning, then rub in the chicken drumsticks on all sides.
Step 3
Heat olive oil and butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add drumsticks and sear both sides until golden brown, about 8 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add garlic, cook over low heat until soft, 2 minutes. Add ground black pepper and green peppercorns, sauté for 1 minute. Stir in thyme and oregano. Pour chicken stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the cheese, add milk and roasted bell peppers. Give it a taste and season with salt, if needed.
Step 5
Return chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with fresh thyme. Place the skillet in the oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Step 6
Serve with orzo, baked/mashed potatoes or bread, and broccoli or a simple side salad.
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