Peppered Chicken Breasts Food

PEPPERED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Coat both sides of chicken with pepper.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Cook chicken in oil about 20 minutes, turning once.
• Cook until juice is no longer pink when centers are cut.
• Mix honey and butter.
• Top hot chicken with honey/butter mixture.

CHICKEN AND PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
• Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.

PEPPERED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Rub chicken with oil; sprinkle with pepper and salt. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and sour cream until smooth; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine the broth, grape juice and onions. Bring to a boil; cook for 4-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1 cup. Gradually whisk in the sour cream mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in mustard until blended. Serve over chicken. Sprinkle with chives.

POBLANO AND PEPPER JACK-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH ANCHO CHILE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the poblano and pepper jack-stuffed chicken breasts: Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until completely charred, transfer to a plastic bag and seal for 10 minutes. Peel the charred skin, remove all the seeds and cut each pepper in half.
• Meanwhile, put chicken breasts on a cutting board and pound with a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil, heat, then add the chicken and cook until the first side is golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook until the second side is golden-brown, another 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the ancho chile cream sauce: Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and cook until reduced by 1/3. Add the Cajun spice and ancho chile powder and simmer for another minute or so. Keep warm.
• When the chicken is done, cut each piece into 2 equal halves. Lay one piece in the centers of 2 dinner plates and top each with 2 poblano halves, 1 piece of pepper jack, and another piece of chicken. Pour half of the Ancho Chile Cream Sauce over the tops and serve immediately.

POACHED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In high-sided skillet over medium-low heat, bring the broth to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, onions and seasoning packet and stir to combine. Add the chicken to the skillet and cover. Simmer on low until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet when cooked through. Slice in 1/2-inch thick slices.
• Add the peppers with their liquid to a blender along with 1/3 cup of the poaching liquid. Puree until smooth. If it is too thick, slowly add additional poaching liquid until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small pot and bring to a simmer.
• Serve the chicken topped with the roasted pepper sauce and alongside the Lemony Rice.
• In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the chicken broth and olive oil and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, rice, 1 of the rice seasoning packets and the wine. Cover and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.

BAKED CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place the onions and peppers in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Mix the oregano, basil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a single layer on top of the peppers and season with a couple pinches of the seasoning.
• Mix the crushed tomatoes, remaining seasonings, garlic, and vinegar together and pour over the top of the chicken to cover.
• Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 35 minutes. Then remove the dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and finish cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F) and the sauce is bubbling on the sides.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat, turning once for a total of about 8 minutes or until golden brown.
• Transfer chicken to a plate.
• Add 2 remaining tablespoons of oil to the skillet and cook peppers and onions, stirring often until just softened.
• Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute.
• Stir in basil and vinegar and return chicken and juices to the skillet.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
• Taste and adjust salt and pepper seasonings.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat greased grill to medium heat.
• Grill chicken and peppers 6 to 8 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165°F) and peppers are tender and slightly blackened, brushing chicken with 1 Tbsp. dressing for the last 2 min.
• Remove chicken and peppers from grill; set chicken aside. Cut peppers into strips; place in medium bowl. Add remaining dressing; mix lightly.
• Serve chicken topped with peppers.

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet and cook chicken until it begins to brown. Stir in onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in wine, tomatoes and oregano and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste and garnish with fresh basil.
• Follow package instructions.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PEPPER JACK AND BACON

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, make a wide horizontal slit in each chicken breast. Put the cheese inside, wrap a slice of bacon around the stuffed breast and secure with a toothpick.
• Prepare the grill and let the coals burn down to medium gray with a red underglow. Arrange the breasts on the center and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes on each side.

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Rub chicken breasts with lemon pepper seasoning. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and cover with foil.
• Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, carrots, and green onions to the skillet. Saute until crisp-tender, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Whisk chicken broth and flour together and pour over the vegetables in the skillet. Bring to a boil; simmer until thick, about 5 minutes. Add sour cream and mix well. Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Heat until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

PEPPERED CHICKEN WITH WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Chop a handful of watercress, then mix into the cheese. Make a finger-tip length cut into the thick end of the chicken, pushing the knife two-thirds of the way through the breast. Poke your fingers into the incision and loosen the chicken to create a hole. Stuff with the Boursin mix, then wrap tightly with bacon.
• Lift onto a baking tray and roast for 25 mins or until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is golden. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 15 mins or until tender. Serve the chicken and potatoes together with some more watercress and any juices from the chicken spooned over.

PEPPERY CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Use poultry shears to cut each breast in half (poultry shears will easily cut through the bones).
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, spray with nonstick cooking spray, and brown chicken pieces briefly (not to cook all the way through).
• Place browned chicken pieces into a 9x13" casserole sprayed with nonstick spray.
• Combine water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, pepper, and celery seed with a whisk until blended.
• Pour sauce over chicken, add bay leaf to the pan, and bake uncovered at 350 F for 30 minutes.
• Baste chicken with some of the pan drippings and continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked, approximately another 30 minutes (time will vary based on the weight of your chicken pieces) Once chicken is fully cooked, remove to a platter and if desired, pour any remaining pan drippings/liquid into a gravy dish to use as a dipping sauce.
• Or pour any remaining sauce into a saucepan and heat until reduced (you can thicken this by adding a little flour that has been whisked with a small amount of water first and whisking this mixture into the heateed drippings and cooking until thickened).
• *If you prefer, you may substitute bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks in place of the breasts. Just be sure to end up with 8 small pieces of chicken with bones.

BAKED CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. If using breasts cut in half lengthwise.
• In a large baking dish, add chicken, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well to coat evenly and spread in a single layer. Cover and bake for 20-25 minutes. Chicken is cooked when pale and surrounded by clear juices.
• In the meanwhile, preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on low-medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and saute for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and saute for a few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell peppers and saute for 5 more minutes, stirring.
• Remove chicken from the oven and turn broiler on High. Separate chicken a bit from each other and top each piece with vegetables (sprinkle around too) and top with cheese. Broil for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve chicken hot with its juices over rice, quinoa or zucchini noodles. This chicken and peppers dish tastes cold amazing too!

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN BREASTS ON A BED OF RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Sprinkle lemon pepper on both sides of breasts. Sprinkle the lemon pepper to your own taste.
• Using a non-greased 9"x13" glass baking dish place the chicken, and melted margarine (or butter) inside. Cover.
• Bake for 30 Minutes.
• Remove from oven. Remove chicken and set aside. Add one cup of long grain white rice, one can of chicken broth (or equal amount of bouillion). Stir together and cover tightly with foil.
• Put pan back in the oven.
• Bake 30 Minutes.
• Remove from oven, and place chicken back inside.
• Cook for another 15 minutes.
• This update to the recipe (11/19/13) brings it back to its roots and eliminates the problems people were having with under cooked rice/overcooked chicken.

CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS, ONIONS, & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat until lightly smoking.
• Brown the chicken well on each side, about 7 to 8 minutes.
• Move the chicken to a plate.
• Add the onions and peppers to the pan, and cook until they are tender and softened, stirring often, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook another minute or two until fragrant.
• Add the wine, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan until the wine has almost completely been absorbed.
• Stir in the balsamic vinegar and chopped parsley.
• Return the chicken to the pan, along with any juices on the plate and cover the chicken with the pepper mixture.
• Continue to cook until the chicken is completely cooked, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN BREAST WITH CREAMY GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts lightly on both sides.
• Heat the butter until foaming in a large frying pan, then add the chicken breasts and cook gently for 4 minutes until lightly browned.
• Turn the meat over and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add the brandy to the pan, ignite and cook for 1 minute until the flames die down.
• Add the stock and green peppercorns to the pan, then simmer rapidly for 30 seconds or until the liquid has reduced slightly.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the crème fraîche.
• Return to the heat and simmer for 30 seconds.
• Returns the chicken to the pan cook for 1-2 minutes.

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARTICHOKES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the chicken skinned side down in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish or roasting pan and bake just until firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the onion, garlic, thyme to the skillet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and peppers and cook until brown as well, about 3 minutes. Add the vermouth and stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the vermouth is syrupy, then add the broth and bring the mixture to a full boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the butter and add the parsley. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve.

COCONUT MILK BRAISED BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• 1. Toss the chicken with the turmeric, ginger, cumin, pepper, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let sit 5 minutes or up to overnight in the fridge.2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear on both sides until browned, about 2 minutes. Pull the chicken out of the pan. 3. To the pot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, the peppers, shallots, garlic, and chili flakes, cook 3 minutes, then toss in the sweet potatoes. Reduce the heat to low. Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce. Slide the chicken and any juices on the plate into the milk. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt.4. Divide rice between bowls, then spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice. Top with basil, peanuts, and lime juice.