CHICKEN WITH BLACK-PEPPER MAPLE SAUCE
Steps:
- Cut out backbone from chicken with kitchen shears and discard. Pat chicken dry, then spread flat, skin side up, on a cutting board. Cut a 1/2-inch slit on each side of chicken in center of triangle of skin between thighs and breast (near drumstick), then tuck bottom knob of each drumstick through slit. Tuck wing tips under breast. Sprinkle chicken all over with salt and ground pepper.
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter in 10-inch cast-iron or heavy nonstick skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides. Add chicken, skin side down, and arrange larger rosemary sprigs over chicken. Cover with parchment round and second skillet, then top with weights. Cook chicken until skin is browned, about 15 minutes. Remove and reserve weights, top skillet, parchment, and rosemary, then carefully loosen chicken from skillet with a spatula. Turn chicken over and re-place rosemary sprigs, then re-cover with parchment, skillet, and weights. Cook until chicken is just cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more.
- Make sauce while chicken cooks:
- Toast peppercorns in a dry 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, shaking pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and coarsely crush with a rolling pin. Return peppercorns to saucepan and bring to a simmer with syrup, 1/2 cup broth, and small rosemary sprig, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and loosely cover with foil. Add vinegar to skillet and deglaze, boiling and scraping up brown bits with a wooden spoon until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in maple mixture and remaining 1/4 cup broth and boil until slightly syrupy, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce with salt and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Serve chicken with sauce.
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Krusst Alvarado
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to change up your chicken routine. The maple and black pepper sauce is a unique and flavorful twist. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Bouchra Merrouch
[email protected]If you're looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe, this is the one for you. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the whole family.
Kaylee Clemmons
[email protected]This chicken dish is a family favorite. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!
Usama Arain
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend it!
Khaled anani
[email protected]This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Marian Labno
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Arshman jutt
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too sweet. I won't be making it again.
Mindy Francis
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The maple and black pepper sauce is incredible and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hasnain Basheer
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for chicken. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly. The sauce is amazing and the chicken is always moist and flavorful.
Susan Gonzalez
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Playboy Rofik
[email protected]This chicken dish is easy to make and packed with flavor. The maple and black pepper sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I served it with rice and steamed broccoli, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Juanita Pazdelao
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out dry and overcooked. The sauce was also bland.
SOFIQULISLAM JIBON
[email protected]Meh.
sajidrehman sajid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I highly recommend it!
Eddie Villa
[email protected]Not bad! The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Cedar Uzorejinwa
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiffany Jones
[email protected]This chicken dish is an absolute delight! The maple and black pepper sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, and it coats the chicken beautifully. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole family