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10-Minute High-Protein Chicken au Poivre
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10-Minute High-Protein Chicken au Poivre

20 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat700 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • paprika (for seasoning the chicken)Spices3 g
  • Italian seasoning (for seasoning the chicken)Spices3 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (freshly cracked)Spices3 g
  • butterDairy15 g
  • shallot (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • Italian seasoning (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • half & halfDairy120 ml
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy30 g
  • cauliflower rice (optional, to serve)Produce200 g
  • green vegetable (of choice, to serve)Produce300 g

per serving

Nutrition

296kcal

Carbs
8 g
Proteins
41 g
Fat
11 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Air fryer
  • Skewer ×6
  • Frying pan
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast (or tenderloin) into bite-sized pieces.
    • Season with garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
    Step 1
  2. Skewer and air fry

    • Thread the chicken pieces onto small skewers (cut them in half so they fit in the air fryer).
    • Air fry at 400°F for 4 minutes, flip, then air fry 4 more minutes.
    Step 2
  3. Start the sauce

    • Melt a little butter in a pan.
    • Add the chopped shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Build the au poivre sauce

    • Blend in the seasonings: 1/2 tsp paprika, Italian seasoning and pepper.
    • Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer.
    • Add 1/2 cup half & half and the grated Parmesan.
    Step 4
  5. Thicken the sauce

    • Simmer on medium heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Add the chicken skewers to the sauce.
    • Serve with regular potatoes or cauliflower rice to sneak in extra veggies.
    • Serve with a green veggie of choice.
    Step 6