Peppercorn Chicken Breasts

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 lg. chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
  • 1 Tbsp. crushed whole pink, green or Szechwan peppercorns
  • 2 tsp. butter
  • 1/2 c. dry sherry or orange juice
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp. tarragon leaves

Directions

  1. 1
    Place chicken between sheets of plastic wrap and pound with mallet.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle with peppercorns.
  3. 3
    Heat heavy nonstick skillet and add butter and chicken.
  4. 4
    Cook, turning once, until done or about 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove chicken and keep warm.
  6. 6
    Increase heat to high and add sherry or orange juice.
  7. 7
    Whisk in the cream and tarragon.
  8. 8
    Boil, stirring until sauce is glossy, thickened and reduced to about half the amount.
  9. 9
    Spoon sauce over chicken.

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