Green Peppercorn Chicken

Pan-seared chicken breast crusted with green peppercorns, finished with brandy demi-glace, and served with seasonal vegetables.

Secondi Chicken • Chicken Breast Tier 2
Green peppercorn crusted chicken with brandy sauce

Ingredients

This base recipe yields 2 servings. Adjust servings below to scale ingredient quantities automatically.

  • 340 g chicken breasts (about 170 g each)
  • 28 g green peppercorns, crushed
  • 240 ml chicken demi-glace
  • 45 ml brandy
  • 200 g carrots
  • 200 g zucchini
  • 500 g potatoes
  • 30 g butter
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Crust the chicken breasts with crushed green peppercorns.
  2. Sear in butter and olive oil until golden and cooked through.
  3. Deglaze the pan with brandy.
  4. Add the demi-glace and reduce until the sauce reaches a rich consistency.
  5. Prepare the carrots, zucchini, and potatoes separately.
  6. Plate the chicken over the sauce with the seasonal vegetables alongside.
Chef’s Note: Crush the green peppercorns just enough to release their aroma without turning them into a fine powder. This gives the crust character and keeps the pepper flavor bright rather than harsh.

HACCP – Recipe Control (Poultry)

StepControlTempAction
ReceivingRefrigerated<40°F / 4°CReject if above
CookingInternal165°F / 74°CContinue cooking
HoldingHot hold>140°F / 60°CReheat or discard

Secondi – Master HACCP Reference

ProteinCook TempHot HoldCold Store
Poultry165°F / 74°C>140°F / 60°C<40°F / 4°C
Beef145°F / 63°C>140°F / 60°C<40°F / 4°C
Pork145°F / 63°C>140°F / 60°C<40°F / 4°C

Cost & Food Cost %



Cost per portion: $9.00
Food Cost %: 28.1%

Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
Calories640 kcal
Fat24 g
Carbohydrates33 g
Protein49 g
SodiumVaries with demi-glace and seasoning
✅ High Protein ✅ Chicken Breast ✅ Peppercorn Sauce